Yogi Berra & Jackie Robinson - He's OUT!
Item Number: 113
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Description
Remember when players actually stole home? This classic collectible captures perhaps the most famous thefts of home plate ever. In the 1955 World Series between the Yankees and the Dodgers, the Yankees won the first game 6-5 before losing the series to the Dodgers. In a controversial play during the 8th inning of that game, Jackie Robinson stole home to bring the Dodgers within a run. Films of this famous steal are inconclusive, but to this day Yogi is convinced that Jackie was out. In fact here is excerpt from a recent interview with Berra:
Q: | Yogi, one of the most famous plays in baseball history was in the first game of the 1955 World Series when Jackie Robinson stole home while you were catching. Do you still say-- |
A: | OUT!!!!! He was out! |
Q: | But after watching the replay in slow motion-- |
A: | OUT!!! I've seen the replays. He's still out. |
| wsj.com |