Harry Caray

On this date in 1998, Harry Caray passed away at age 84.

"Aw how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun? He's from Mexico!"

Harry Caray

On this date in 1998, Harry Caray passed away at age 84.

"Aw how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun? He's from Mexico."

Jorge Orta

Born on today's date, Jorge Orta.

"Aw, how could Orta lose the ball in the sun? He's from Mexico!" - Harry Caray

Don Denkinger

On today's date in 1995, the Royals beat the Cardinals in Game 6 of the World Series thanks in part to a blown call at first base by umpire Don Denkinger who calls Royals' Jorge Orta safe at first base when replays showed him to be clearly out.

"My mother-in-law was a basket case. People were calling and saying they were going to burn the house down."

Don Denkinger

On today's date in 1985, the Royals beat the Cardinals in Game Six of the World Series thanks in part to a blown call at first base by umpire Don Denkinger who calls the Royals' Jorge Orta safe at first base when replays show him to be clearly out.

"My mother-in-law was a basket case. People were calling and saying they were going to burn the house down."