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Roger Maris to the Nines
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)
Jackie Robinson Obit
On this day, 41 years ago Jackie Robinson died. Here is his obituary written by Dave Anderson and published by the New York Times on October 25, 1972 Jackie Robinson, First Black in Major Leagues, Dies Jackie Robinson, who made history in 1947 by becoming the first black baseball player in the major leagues, suffered…
On This Day… Schmitty On Top
On the day in 1980, Mike Schmidt hit the 260th and 261st home runs of his career… the most in Philadelphia Phillies history. Schmitty jumped ahead of former Phillies slugger Del Ennis with a first inning 2 run blast and added another in the third inning, both off Atlanta lefty Larry McWilliams. In the game…
Lyman Bostock
35 years ago today Lyman Bostock was shot sitting in a car at the intersection of Fifth and Jackson in Gary, Indiana. If you don’t know his story, check out this great article on ESPN written by Jeff Pearlman. The son of Annie, and Lyman Sr., Lyman Wesley Bostock was born on November 22nd 1950…
49 years ago today
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)
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)