Post by NJTank on Apr 1, 2016 10:56:01 GMT -5
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1996: Opening Day at Riverfront Stadium is rocked when home plate umpire John McSherry suffers a fatal heart attack on the field. McSherry appeared to be in distress calling time out seven pitches into a game between the Cincinnati Reds and Montreal Expos. McSherry attempt to leave the field before collapsing. With the other umpires visibly shaken the game is postponed with Reds Owner Marge Schott expressing outrage.