bizSearch'Merkle's Boner'
In late September of 1908, the Chicago Cubs and the New York Giants were locked in a very heated and intense battle for the National League pennant.
Just like the previous four seasons, the pennant was again on the line when the two teams met on Sept. 23, 1908 at the Polo Grounds in Upper Manhattan. The Cubs had won the pennant in 1906 and 1907, while the Giants had won in 1904 and 1905.
But on this day, one of the most prominent incidents in the history of major league baseball occurred and it involved many future Hall of Fame players.
New York Manager John McGraw had to make a change in his lineup as first baseman Fred Tenney was injured. So he inserted 19-year-old rookie Fred Merkle.
Tied in the bottom of the ninth at one with two outs, the Giants managed to put runners on the corners. ...
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