Wednesday, October 16, 2024

1975 World Series: Would replay have overturned the controversial Fisk-Ambrister play?



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 The 1975  World Series was probably the best post-season series of our generation.  We all remember game 6 and a very good game 7.     

The Reds beat the Red Sox in 7 games and it was one great game after another.

In game 3, there was a controversial play at home:
"In the 10th, Reds pinch-hitter Ed Armbrister attempted a sacrifice bunt and bounced the ball in front of the plate. Catcher Carlton Fisk, in an attempt to field the ball, collided with Armbrister and threw the ball into center in an attempt to force Cesar Geronimo at second. Geronimo went to third -- and later scored the game-winner -- and Armbrister moved to second. Home plate umpire Larry Barnett ruled there was no interference despite heated protests by the Red Sox."
Wonder if replay would have reversed that call?

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