50 years ago today… the great Ernie Banks hits his 500th career home run off Braves righty Pat Jarvis in the Cubs’ 4 – 3 victory over Atlanta at Wrigley Field. It is also his 1,600th career RBI. The ball, after it bounces back onto the field, is retrieved by Braves left fielder Rico Carty, who gives it to Banks.
Saddened to hear about Lou Brock’s passing. He was a great teammate & friend. Sending prayers to his family.
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Our friend Ed Herrmann would have been 68 today. Thinking warm thoughts for his wonderful wife Barbara and family today View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dick Allen (@dickallen_15)
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This morning we ran into a fun tweet from @PhilBaseBallHis with a short video featuring the 1976 Phillies getting introduced on Opening Day (April 10th, 1976) at the Vet. Although the video is only 3 seconds, it is packed with great memories and some amazing ballplayers. You can see 1976 Phillies manager Danny Ozark shaking…
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…