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Ernie Lombardi might be the most singular player in baseball history, a slugging catcher who was beloved at the same time he was the target of incredible ridicule. This week, 69 years ago, Lombardi found himself blamed for the Reds' loss to the Yankees. What really happened at home plate and how did the best catcher in baseball become the butt of the joke? Mike and Bill look back on this game and his career to find out. Also, happy birthday to Gene Tenace and Bob Moose!
By Mike Bates and Bill Parker4.3
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Ernie Lombardi might be the most singular player in baseball history, a slugging catcher who was beloved at the same time he was the target of incredible ridicule. This week, 69 years ago, Lombardi found himself blamed for the Reds' loss to the Yankees. What really happened at home plate and how did the best catcher in baseball become the butt of the joke? Mike and Bill look back on this game and his career to find out. Also, happy birthday to Gene Tenace and Bob Moose!

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