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In the bottom of the 10th inning in the 1966 All-Star game played in the 104 degree heat at the recently opened Busch Stadium, Cardinal’s favorite Tim McCarver slides home with the winning run as the throw from outfielder Tony Olivio arrives too late in the mitt of catcher Earl Battey. It’s the NL in a 2-1 game!

Post Published: 11 June 2012
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