Eye witness explains how the accident happened precautionarily. | Chisyman Billy Martin

1977 - Manager of the Yankees, Billy Martin, pulls Reggie Jackson out mid-game against their rival the Red Sox. — Martin didn’t seem to like the hustle Jackson put forth on a play to right field. It was a single off the bat of Jim Rice. That is what prompted the move from the Yankee Manager. — In the dugout, the two nearly fight as they jaw back and forth about the decision. Via @onthisdateinmlb on Instagram | Sports Knightly Baseball

⚾️On June 18, 1977 in the bottom of the 6th inning at Fenway Park, Yankees manager Billy Martin yanks Reggie Jackson out of the game after the outfielder's curious approach to a fly ball turns a questionable hit into a cheap double for Jim Rice. In the dugout, Martin and Jackson begin screaming at one another and have to be separated by coaches Yogi Berra and Elston Howard.⚾️ #WhiskeySlick #Yankees #MrOctober | Davenport Sports Network