“Succession”-mania has reached the Major Leagues, with the MLB on Saturday acknowledging a viral fan theory about the HBO show’s finale that ties into a historic World Series play. As MLB.com writer Brian Murphy put it, “We’ll see if the conclusion does indeed tie back to a piece of baseball history from 103 years ago.”
Careful for “Succession” spoilers below.
The MLB shared Nameberry’s viral TikTok video connecting the “Succession” character Tom Wambsgans’ surname to an obscure MLB player whose sole memorable moment in the Majors came in Game 5 of the 1920 World Series. Bill Wambsganss, an infielder for Cleveland, is the only player in league history to turn an unassisted triple play in the postseason.
This theory about Tom in Succession is wild. pic.twitter.com/xoOXJV90iF
— Christina Garnett (@ThatChristinaG) May 25, 2023
For those that don’t follow baseball, a triple play means a team gets...
Careful for “Succession” spoilers below.
The MLB shared Nameberry’s viral TikTok video connecting the “Succession” character Tom Wambsgans’ surname to an obscure MLB player whose sole memorable moment in the Majors came in Game 5 of the 1920 World Series. Bill Wambsganss, an infielder for Cleveland, is the only player in league history to turn an unassisted triple play in the postseason.
This theory about Tom in Succession is wild. pic.twitter.com/xoOXJV90iF
— Christina Garnett (@ThatChristinaG) May 25, 2023
For those that don’t follow baseball, a triple play means a team gets...
- 5/27/2023
- by Mason Bissada
- The Wrap
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