https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F89_7YlxjwQ Johnny Bench broke the record held by Yogi Berra for the most home runs by a catcher. He hit his 314th round-tripper on July 15, 1980. Bench was elected to the Hall of Fame after an illustrious career with the Cincinnati Reds. He was a key member of The Big Red Machine, the nickname given to Reds during the years in which they … [Read more...] about Johnny Bench Tops Yogi 314 HRs July 15, 1980
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Mickey Mantle Plays Shortstop, Yogi Berra at 3B – September 26, 1954
Last game of the 1954 season, Yankees vs. A's. Casey Stengel "experiments." Plays Mickey Mantle at Third Base, Yogi Berra at Shortstop, Moose Skowron at Second. For the Philadelphia Athletics it's the end of a 54-year run. The New York Yankees won five consecutive World Series between 1949 and 1953. Their streak ended in 1954, even though the '54 team posted a better … [Read more...] about Mickey Mantle Plays Shortstop, Yogi Berra at 3B – September 26, 1954