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New York Yankees Fan Shot and Killed by Brooklyn Dodgers Fan over 1956 WS

S. Christman was a New York City detective. On Oct. 7, 1956, Det. Christman decided to have a drink at Carmichael's Bar and Grill near his Richmond Hill, Queens home after he finished his tour of duty.

The bartender and Det. Christman were discussing the 1956 World Series between the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers.  Another patron, 25-year-old Robert Thompson, jumped into the conversation.

Thompson, who was a Dodgers fan, and the detective, who rooted for the Yankees, got into a heated discussion with respect to the merits of their teams.

The Dodgers had beaten the Yankees in 1955 to win their first World Series. They were now tied at two games each in the 1956 Series.

Apparently, Thompson wasn't very certain ...

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