Wikipedia - "Frederick Charles Merkle (December 20, 1888 – March 2, 1956), also known as 'Bonehead' Merkle, was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball. Although he had a lengthy career, he is best remembered for a controversial baserunning mistake he made while still a teenager."
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"Merkle's Boner refers to the notorious baserunning gaffe committed by rookie Fred Merkle of the New York Giants in a game against the Chicago Cubs in 1908. Merkle's failure to advance to second base on what should have been a game-winning hit led instead to a forceout at second and a tie game. The Cubs won the makeup game later, which proved decisive as they beat the Giants by one game to win the National League pennant in 1908. It has been described as 'the most controversial game in baseball history'."
W - Merkle's Boner, Baseball Reference
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