July 23, 1925 – This Day In Baseball

1925 – The A’s move back into first place with a 5 – 4 win over the Red Sox and an assist from Lou Gehrig, who hits the first of his major league-record 23 grand slams to beat Firpo Marberry and the Senators, 11 – 7. A Pittsburgh win and Giants split with the Phils lifts the Pirates back on top.

ByBaseball July 23, 1925October 21, 2023

1925 – The A’s move back into first place with a 5 – 4 win over the Red Sox and an assist from Lou Gehrig, who hits the first of his major league-record 23 grand slams to beat Firpo Marberry and the Senators, 11 – 7. A Pittsburgh win and Giants split with the Phils lifts the Pirates back on top.

Lou Gehrig belts first Grand Slam

ByThis Day in Baseball July 23, 1925March 9, 2021

On July 23, 1925, Lou Gehrig belts a grand slam – the first of his major league record 23 grand slams during his 17-year career in the Bronx, a mark that will be surpassed in 2013 by Alex Rodriguez.. Gehrig’s slam proves the difference in the New York Yankees’ 11-7 win over the Washington Senators….

Day: July 23, 1925

Lou Gehrig belts first Grand Slam

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