THE STORY
On September 23, 1908, during a tied game between the New York Giants and Chicago Cubs, Fred Merkle advanced to second base on a single but did not touch the base. The Cubs appealed, resulting in a force out that nullified the winning run. The game was declared a tie, and the Cubs later won the National League pennant by one game. This event is known as "Merkle's Boner."
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
New York Giants, Fred Merkle
WHY IT MATTERS
The incident led to the Cubs winning the National League pennant by one game, highlighting the importance of base running fundamentals in baseball.