Alex Rodriguez and Barry Bonds both reached tainted milestones on August 4, 2007. Rodriguez hit his 500th home run and Barry Bonds got his 755th (tying Hank Aaron). Bonds 755th - boos, cheers, and more boos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz4Mza_iOMs&list=PLC505A1A022237681 Jeff Blair, writing for the Globe and Mail called it "Barry Bonds's desultory slog to slugger … [Read more...] about A-Rod #500, Barry Bonds #755 August 4, 2007
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Willie McCovey Hits First Home August 2, 1959
Willie McCovey hit his first Major League home run on August 2, 1959. Unlike like his teammate and San Francisco Giants slugging partner, Willie Mays, who was hitless in his first 12 major league at-bats; the other Willie (some other!), Willie McCovey, let the baseball world know from the gitgo that “The New Willie” was anything but, just another Willie. McCovey made his … [Read more...] about Willie McCovey Hits First Home August 2, 1959
Carl Hubbell Strikes Out Five Hall of Famers in a Row – July 10, 1934
In the 1934 All-Star Game, Carl Hubbell struck out five hall-fame-destined batters in a row. Pitching for the National League, in his own ball park, The Polo Grounds, The New York Giants ace got off to a shaky start by giving up a lead off single to Charlie Gehringer and a walk to Heinie Manush. So now with runners at first and second Hubbell got to face Babe Ruth who was … [Read more...] about Carl Hubbell Strikes Out Five Hall of Famers in a Row – July 10, 1934
Bobby Thomson Shot Heard ‘Round The World – October 3, 1951
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T0drh8i4Tw Bobby Thomson played 15 seasons of Major League baseball. Between 1946 and 1960 he made 6,305 plate appearances. However, one of those plate appearances, the one he made at the Polo Grounds on October 3, 1951, is more famous than the other 6,304, combined. Maybe Thomson’s friends and family know and/or care about his other … [Read more...] about Bobby Thomson Shot Heard ‘Round The World – October 3, 1951
Summerall FG Forces Giants Playoff vs Browns Dec. 14, 1958
Today in Pro Football History The New York Giants and the Cleveland Browns, the top two teams in the Eastern Conference, faced off against each other on December 14, 1958. It was the last game of the regular season. The Browns were 9-2 and the Giants were 8-3. In a heavy snow storm, Pat Summerall kicked a game winning 47 yard field goal for the Giants, with just under two … [Read more...] about Summerall FG Forces Giants Playoff vs Browns Dec. 14, 1958