Yep, that was Don Denkinger at a Royals celebration of '85 World Series

Bob Hille

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It's a safe bet that Cardinals fans won't appreciate one of the guests this week at a Royals celebration of their 1985 World Series victory.

Yep, that was former MLB umpire Don Denkinger signing autographs, the Kansas City Star reported.

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Denkinger is (in)famous for his blown call in the ninth inning of Game 6 of the '85 World Series that cost the Cardinals the game and, after they were blown out in Game 7, a world championship.

Thirty years later, which end of I-70 you live on in Missouri affects how you see Denkinger. You either revel in his call or revile him for it.

Bob Hille

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Bob Hille, a senior content consultant for The Sporting News, has been part of the TSN team for most of the past 30 years, including as managing editor and executive editor. He is a native of Texas (forever), adopted son of Colorado, where he graduated from Colorado State, and longtime fan of “Bull Durham” (h/t Annie Savoy for The Sporting News mention).