OTD: Larry Doby Breaks Through
Today in 1947, Larry Doby broke the American League color barrier with the #Cleveland #Indians View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dick Allen (@dickallen_15)
Today in 1947, Larry Doby broke the American League color barrier with the #Cleveland #Indians View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dick Allen (@dickallen_15)
Today is the 42nd anniversary of the famous “chilli-dog” walk-off HR #WhiteSox View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dick Allen (@dickallen_15)
A #Phillies fan sent me this newspaper clipping showing the flight of the HR I hit 49 years ago today View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dick Allen (@dickallen_15)
In a career of memorable moments… Wednesday night May 14th, 1975 ranks near the top
On this day in 1970, Chicago Cubs first baseman Ernie Banks swung his way into Major League Baseball history with his 500th home run. The historic moment came when Mr. Cub launched a solo shot into left center field in the second inning against Atlanta Braves righty, Pat Jarvis. The game featured six future Hall of Famers, four on the…
Today in 1980… #Phillies 1B Pete Rose steals 2nd, 3rd & home in the same inning against the #Reds in Cincinnati #mlb View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dick Allen (@dickallen_15)
Today in 1967: #StlCards #9 Roger Maris hits his 1st NL HR on the 9th day of the month to section 9 seat 9 of Forbes Field #mlb #cardinals #baseball View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dick Allen (@dickallen_15)
On this day in 1963… #Pirates slugger Willie Stargell hits his 1st career HR off #Cubs righty Lindy McDaniel. Pops would hit 474 more before he is done. #mlb #halloffame #Pops View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dick Allen (@dickallen_15)
Today, 39 years ago… I returned home to the #Phillies View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dick Allen (@dickallen_15)
It has been 13 years since we lost Willie Stargell. Rather than go on and on about how much Willie meant to so many in baseball… we wanted to share this timeless obituary by AP sports writer Ted Anthony published on April 9th, 2001 from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette [hr] Captain Willie was Pittsburgh icon He was…