On September 23, 1908, Al Bridwell, the Giants' shortstop, lined a fastball over second. McCormick scored easily from third. The Polo Grounds ushers opened the gates and let the crowd race onto the field, as they always did when the game was over. Poor Fred Merkle had no idea that he was about to change the course of history.
59 years later -- almost to the date -- Bridwell signed this tobacco cigarette card...
