3' 9" Eddie Gaedel Pinch Hits, Wade Boggs Throws Knuckleballs, and Frisch Ejected for an Umbrella - This DiSH for Aug. 19

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1951, the shortest player to ever make a plate appearance, 3' 9" Eddie Gaedel, stepped in as a pinch hitter.

In 1997, New York third baseman Wade Boggs inserted as a relief pitcher.

In 1941, Pittsburgh manager Frankie Frisch ejected for bringing an umbrella onto the field in an attempt to convince umpires it was raining hard enough for a delay.

In 1984, Lee Trevino won his final major golf tournament and has his wife to thank for it.

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