THE STORY
In Game 4 of the 1941 World Series on October 5, at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, Dodgers catcher Mickey Owen dropped a third strike to Yankees batter Tommy Henrich with two outs in the ninth inning. Henrich reached first base, leading to a Yankees rally that resulted in a 7-4 victory, giving them a 3-1 series lead. (mlb.com)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Yankees
WHY IT MATTERS
This pivotal error shifted the momentum in favor of the Yankees, who clinched the championship in the subsequent game.