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Posted By: Bob

Actually Alexander had celebrated his complete game victory in Game 6 the night before by tying one on because he thought there was absolutely no chance he would pitch the next day in the deciding game. He was pitching for the Cardinals and his career was about to end. The "old man," grizzled and worn, walked to the mound to face Tony Lazerri (sp) the best clutch hitter on the Yankees with the bases loaded and proceeded to strike him out and save the day.