April 28 in Houston Astros History: NBC accidentally leaves the field microphone open while broadcasting a 5-3 Atlanta victory. Astro catcher (1984)

NBC accidentally leaves the field microphone open while broadcasting a 5-3 Atlanta victory. Astro catcher Harry Spilman argues with home plate umpire Jerry Crawford. Manager Bob Lillis and Coach Denis Menke soon get into the act and profanities fly in every direction. NBC switchboards are flooded wi

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