Brooklyn Dodgers’ 1952 Pennant Was "Tainted" as the New York Giants’ 1951 Flag

The 1951 New York Giants staged one of baseball's greatest miracles when they overcame the 13.5-game lead the Brooklyn Dodgers held over them. 

A few years ago, Joshua Prager, in The Echoing Green, revealed that a few weeks before their run, the Giants started to steal signs mechanically. So what?

It was really simple. From the center field clubhouse at Polo Grounds, reserve infielder Hank Schenz used a telescope to steal the opposition's signals. An electrician wired a connection from t...

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