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Originally Posted by PWL
The only time I've ever seen the exception to the rule was in the World Series when the Yankees and Dodgers were playing in the late 70's. Reggie Jackson was forced out at second and was only about a third of the way to the base. He then stuck his backside out to get hit by the throw from second. Guess what? It still wasn't called. Tommy LaSorda argued for all it was worth, but to no avail.
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Yes, I remember that! Reggie should have been called out for interference, but I guess the umpires were too much in awe of his stature or something. I couldn't believe what I saw, as he actually intentionally stuck his butt out to interfere.
