Tragedy struck Reds Opening Day in 1996 when home plate umpire John McSherry suffered a massive coronary on the field in the first inning. The game was postponed to the next day. Watch the story from the perspective of the Reds and fans. Read about it: http://bit.ly/2pzaIkB | The WCPO Vault
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April 1, 1996. 320-lb umpire John McSherry suffers a massive heart attack and dies on the field, seven pitches into opening day in Cincinnati. The most horrific/heartbreaking thing I've ever seen in a sporting event. 😥If you don't want to watch it, please don't watch it.
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