Abbott hit McGann in the back with the ball , resulting in both players being ejected from the game .
On April 21 , 1905 , in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies , McGann punched catcher Fred Abbott after McGann was thrown out at home plate .
catcher hit McGann in the back with the ball , resulting in both players being ejected from the game .
On April 21 , 1905 , in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies , McGann punched catcher Fred Abbott after McGann was thrown out at home plate .