The superstition began during a 1966 game against the Houston Astros, when Whelan shouted from the dugout at Astros' pitcher Dave Giusti, "You're gonna walk him!"
A preconceived notion started during a 1966 game against the Houston Astros, when Whelan yelled from the dugout at Astros' pitcher Dave Giusti, "You're going to let him pass!"