Longtime MLB Umpire Don Denkinger Dies at 86; Remembered for Controversial 1985 World Series Call

Denkinger worked as an American League umpire from 1969 to 1998 and called four World Series over his career.
He is best known for an incorrect call he made at first base in Game 6 of the 1985 World Series between the Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals.
The call was controversial and Denkinger received death threats following it, though he continued umpiring for over a decade after.
Denkinger worked many prestigious MLB games over his career and was respected despite the infamous call.
He passed away on May 16 at the age of 86 and is survived by his wife, three daughters, and many grandchildren.