Don Denkinger

GPTKB entity

Statements (83)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Footballer
gptkbp:aftermath Controversy and debate
gptkbp:art_style gptkb:American_League
Aggressive
Crew chief
Authoritative
gptkbp:awards gptkb:MLB_All-Star_Game_Umpire
gptkb:MLB_Umpire_of_the_Year
Umpire of the Year
MLB All-Star Game umpire
gptkbp:birth_date 1931-01-28
1931-04-28
gptkbp:birth_place Jefferson City, Missouri, USA
gptkbp:career_end gptkb:Television_personality
gptkb:1998
30 years
gptkbp:career_start gptkb:1968
gptkbp:championship gptkb:1985
gptkbp:children gptkb:3
gptkbp:controversy Safe call at first base
Missed call at first base
1985 World Series call
gptkbp:debut_year gptkb:1968
gptkbp:decided_by Safe call at first base
gptkbp:famous_quote ' I made the call, and I stand by it.'
' I made a mistake'
gptkbp:finale_date gptkb:1998
gptkbp:gameplay 3,000+
gptkbp:hobbies gptkb:golf_tournament
gptkbp:hometown gptkb:Jefferson_City,_Missouri
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Don Denkinger
gptkbp:impact Changed the outcome of the game
Changed outcome of the game
gptkbp:influence Umpiring standards
Umpiring standards in MLB
gptkbp:influenced Future umpires
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Bill_Klem
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:1985_World_Series
Controversial call in the 1985 World Series
1985 World Series controversial call
gptkbp:legacy Infamous for missed calls
Controversial calls in baseball history
One of the most controversial calls in sports history
gptkbp:media_appearances Sports shows
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive coverage after the call
Extensive after the 1985 World Series
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:1985_World_Series
gptkb:1985_World_Series_Game_6
gptkb:1985_World_Series_controversy
gptkbp:notable_games gptkb:1985_World_Series_Game_6
gptkb:Game_6_of_the_1985_World_Series
gptkbp:number_of_games over 3,000
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Footballer
gptkbp:personal_life Married
Married with children
gptkbp:public_perception Controversial figure in sports
Mixed due to the controversial call
gptkbp:public_speaking Baseball events
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Missouri,_USA
gptkbp:responds_to Apologized for the call
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:1998
Involved in baseball commentary
Retired from MLB in 1998
Worked as a baseball instructor
gptkbp:spouse Mary Denkinger
gptkbp:team gptkb:American_League
gptkbp:umpires gptkb:11
gptkb:Major_League_Baseball
gptkb:All-Star_Games
multiple
Encouraged better training for umpires
gptkbp:was_a_response_to Received death threats after the call
gptkbp:year gptkb:1998
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:1984_ALCS_Game_1
gptkb:1980_AL_Championship_Series_Game_3
gptkb:1983_World_Series_Game_1
gptkb:1978_ALCS_Game_2
gptkb:1979_ALCS_Game_5
gptkb:1978_AL_East_tiebreaker_game
gptkb:1980_ALCS_Game_3
gptkb:1985_ALCS_Game_6
gptkb:1985_ALCS_Game_7
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4