1884 – Dissatisfied with umpireĀ Jack Brennan’s calls, hundreds of fans storm the field atĀ Oriole ParkĀ in anĀ American AssociationĀ game between theĀ OriolesĀ andĀ Louisville Eclipse. One man wielding a large revolver threatens to shoot Brennan if he makes any more bad calls. Police have to be called in to clear the mob, and after the game, which ends in a 4 – 4 tie, Brennan is slugged to the ground by a fan and has to be taken to the Orioles clubhouse, then to OFĀ Jim Clinton’s home for his own protection, before being whisked out of town on the first train.

On June 12 1884, 1884 – Dissatisfied with umpireĀ Jack Brennan’s calls, hundreds of fans storm the field atĀ Oriole ParkĀ in anĀ American AssociationĀ game between theĀ OriolesĀ andĀ Louisville Eclipse. One man wielding a large revolver threatens to shoot Brennan if he makes any more bad calls. Police have to be called in to clear the mob, and after the game, which…