2 amazing stories about fans dying in the stands in response to Zach's
awesome hitting.
if i'm wrong on the details forgive me and feel free to add to the stories.
In 1915 a fan, an owner of a florist, i believe, got overly excited when
Zach tied the game in the bottom of the 9th with a homer. He got even more excited in the 11th when Zach won the game with another homer---the fan died.
In 1925 Zach won the game in the bottom of the ninth with another homer;
this time the fan seated next to Zach's wife died in excitement.
Remarkable, true stories.
Moral: Be thankful that you don't have to go to Zach Wheat games.
best,
barry