1932 – Pitcher Jack Quinn, at age 47, becomes the oldest player in major league history to have an extra-base hit (a double) as the Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs, 9 – 2. Julio Franco will break the record over 70 years later.
On June 7 1932 — 1932 – Pitcher Jack Quinn, at age 47, becomes the oldest player in major league history to have an extra-base hit (a double) as the Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs, 9 – 2. Julio Franco will break the record over 70 years later.
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