What began as a routine pitching change on May 2, 1968 spiraled into chaos when an umpire fixated on Phillies John Boozer’s finger-licking ritual, setting off a dugout rebellion led by fiery manager Gene Mauch. By the time the inning ended, two Phillies had been ejected, the Phillies were on the verge of a forfeit, and an already tense game had become unforgettable for reasons nobody expected.
🕵️ Inside The Original Newspaper Coverage you’ll learn:
A future legend’s dominance got completely overshadowed
Reliever Bob Hall feared his own “watering mouth” moment
Boozer’s postgame explanation drew clubhouse laughter
🕵️ Replay Today: May 29, 1966
Travel back 60 years ago to the day, and experience baseball as fans saw it that day with one original newspaper page featuring:
Aaron’s attention-getting home run pace
Robinson’s flip flop atop AL batting race while a California rookie gives pursuit
Yastrzemski is off to a fast start, but it’s teammate Petrocelli who surprises
These Are The Exact Pages Baseball Fans Once Waited For
Before highlight shows and apps, fans turned to pages like these for every box score, story, and stat.
You'll receive:
• Original newspaper coverage from baseball's past
• Stories, stats, and box scores from the era