Eddie Mayo tagged out by Stan Hack in 1945 World Series game.
The page from the 1946 Official Baseball publication captures a dramatic moment in a game featuring the Detroit team against the Cubs. Eddie Mayo, Detroit's second baseman, attempted a daring chest and belly slide during the fifth inning of the first game. The slide aimed to evade the tag at third base, but Mayo collided with the Cubs' third baseman, Stan Hack. The situation unfolded with Steve O'Neill, wearing jersey number 32 and coaching from the sidelines, indicating that Mayo was safe. However, the umpire, Jocko Conlan, officially called Mayo out, signaling the decision with a decisive gesture. This highlights not just a crucial play but also the tension and immediacy of in-game decisions during that era.