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Harmon Killbrew debuts

ByThis Day in Baseball August 24, 1954October 21, 2023

August 24, 1954 a young 18 year old by the name of Harmon Killebrew is penciled in to start and play for the first time in front of his home fans at Griffith stadium. The rookie would play the entire game at second base, a position he only played 11 times during his career. In…

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1954 – Robin Roberts is lifted in the seventh as the Braves finally knock out the Phillies ace, winning 5 – 1. Roberts had pitched 13 straight complete games against the Braves over three years, with a 12-1 record.

ByBaseball August 24, 1954October 21, 2023

1954 – Robin Roberts is lifted in the seventh as the Braves finally knock out the Phillies ace, winning 5 – 1. Roberts had pitched 13 straight complete games against the Braves over three years, with a 12-1 record.

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Day: August 24, 1954

Harmon Killbrew debuts

1954 – Robin Roberts is lifted in the seventh as the Braves finally knock out the Phillies ace, winning 5 – 1. Roberts had pitched 13 straight complete games against the Braves over three years, with a 12-1 record.

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