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More Babe Herman:

On two occasions in 1930 – May 30 and September 15 – Herman stopped to watch a home run while running the bases and was passed by the hitter, in each case causing the home run to count only as a single. And on September 20 of the following year, he was thrown out trying to steal a base against the St. Louis Cardinals, even though opposing catcher was 48-year-old Cardinals manager Gabby Street, appearing in his first game (as an emergency substitute) since 1912. Pitcher Vance dubbed him "the Headless Horseman of Ebbets Field" for his various mistakes.

These are great anecdotes, Vinny! Appreciate your sharing of them!

Ditto on the appreciation. Can you imagine how much these incidents would get blowed up if they occurred today?
Wonder how the debate would go on who was to blame. Herman for watching the HR or the batter for not noticing Herman had stopped?

Which side of that coin would you guys fall on?

Ditto on the appreciation. Can you imagine how much these incidents would get blowed up if they occurred today?
Wonder how the debate would go on who was to blame. Herman for watching the HR or the batter for not noticing Herman had stopped?

Which side of that coin would you guys fall on?

Considering Herman was arguably the most prominent doofus of his generation, I'd say the batter should have expected him to stop and watch the ball.