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Don Denkinger, longtime MLB umpire, dies at 86
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Ecstasy and agony – Royals and Giants World Series' from the past
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Don Denkinger, MLB umpire who made high-profile mistake in 1985
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Umpire known for infamous call in Game 6 of 1985 World Series died
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Don Denkinger, 86, Top Umpire Remembered for Botched Call, Dies
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Instant replay long overdue in baseball
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Baseball should expand instant replay by giving each manager three
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