1954 – Redlegs slugger Ted Kluszewski scores a run in a 6 – 5 loss to the Pirates. Big Klu has scored in 17 consecutive games, a modern record.

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1954 – Redlegs slugger Ted Kluszewski scores a run in a 6 – 5 loss to the Pirates. Big Klu has scored in 17 consecutive games, a modern record.

Five time defending champs New York Yankees are eliminated from post season
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Five time defending champs New York Yankees are eliminated from post season

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VINTAGE BASEBALL MEMORABILIA Vintage Baseball Memorabilia On September 12, 1954, the five-time defending world champion New York Yankees are eliminated from the pennant race. A standing-room-only crowd of 84,587 at Cleveland’s Municipal Stadium, which establishes the record for the largest crowd to have ever watched a major-league baseball game, witness the pennant-bound Indianssweep a doubleheader from the Yankees, 4 –…

New York first baseman Whitey Lockman pinch-hits a grand slam off Cincinnati right-hander Howie Judson. The seventh-inning four-run round-tripper propels the first-place Giants to an eventual 7-5 victory over the Reds at the Polo Grounds.

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New York first baseman Whitey Lockman pinch-hits a grand slam off Cincinnati right-hander Howie Judson. The seventh-inning four-run round-tripper propels the first-place Giants to an eventual 7-5 victory over the Reds at the Polo Grounds.

1954 – The Senators and Athletics draw just 460 fans to a game, the smallest crowd in Griffith Stadium history. The Senators win, 5 – 4.

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1954 – The Senators and Athletics draw just 460 fans to a game, the smallest crowd in Griffith Stadium history. The Senators win, 5 – 4.

Cuban Carlos Paula integrates the Senators when he collects two hits, playing left field in the team’s 8-1 victory over Philadelphia at Griffith Stadium. Next year, the Havana-born outfielder, in his only full season in the majors, will be given consideration for the Rookie of the Year honors as he leads all freshmen by hitting .299.

Cuban Carlos Paula integrates the Senators when he collects two hits, playing left field in the team’s 8-1 victory over Philadelphia at Griffith Stadium. Next year, the Havana-born outfielder, in his only full season in the majors, will be given consideration for the Rookie of the Year honors as he leads all freshmen by hitting .299.

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Cuban Carlos Paula integrates the Senators when he collects two hits, playing left field in the team’s 8-1 victory over Philadelphia at Griffith Stadium. Next year, the Havana-born outfielder, in his only full season in the majors, will be given consideration for the Rookie of the Year honors as he leads all freshmen by hitting .299.

Reds’ slugger Ted Kluszewski goes deep off Warren Spahn in an eventual 9-7 victory over the Braves in the nightcap of a twin bill. The homer, the first baseman’s 44th overall, is the 34th round-tripper he has hit at Crosley Field, making it the most ever hit in one season by a National Leaguer in the same ballpark, an accomplishment which will stand until Sammy Sosa eclipses the mark in 1998 at Wrigley Field.

Reds’ slugger Ted Kluszewski goes deep off Warren Spahn in an eventual 9-7 victory over the Braves in the nightcap of a twin bill. The homer, the first baseman’s 44th overall, is the 34th round-tripper he has hit at Crosley Field, making it the most ever hit in one season by a National Leaguer in the same ballpark, an accomplishment which will stand until Sammy Sosa eclipses the mark in 1998 at Wrigley Field.

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Reds’ slugger Ted Kluszewski goes deep off Warren Spahn in an eventual 9-7 victory over the Braves in the nightcap of a twin bill. The homer, the first baseman’s 44th overall, is the 34th round-tripper he has hit at Crosley Field, making it the most ever hit in one season by a National Leaguer in the same ballpark, an accomplishment which will stand until Sammy Sosa eclipses the mark in 1998 at Wrigley Field.

Playing in the Class C Longhorn League, Joe Bauman of the Roswell Rockets hits three home runs to give him 72 for the season. Although the 32 year-old slugging minor league first baseman never made it to the majors, his home run total stood as a record in professional baseball until it was broken with 73 dingers by Giants outfielder Barry Bonds in 2001.

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Playing in the Class C Longhorn League, Joe Bauman of the Roswell Rockets hits three home runs to give him 72 for the season. Although the 32 year-old slugging minor league first baseman never made it to the majors, his home run total stood as a record in professional baseball until it was broken with 73 dingers by Giants outfielder Barry Bonds in 2001.

Hank Aaron breaks his ankle, ending his rookie season

Hank Aaron breaks his ankle, ending his rookie season

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Are you interested in owning your own business but don’t know where to start? Contact Franchising Connection today for a free consultation and we will help you through your journey! On September 5, 1954, future Hall of Famer Hank Aaron experiences both sides of baseball fortune. Aaron goes 4-for-4 in the first game of a…

The Yankees snap Bob Lemon’s 11-game win streak to beat the Indians, 3 – 2, and move to 3 1/2 games from first place. Mickey Mantle’s gigantic blast into the RF upper deck in the 6th starts the Yankee scoring.

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The Yankees snap Bob Lemon’s 11-game win streak to beat the Indians, 3 – 2, and move to 3 1/2 games from first place. Mickey Mantle’s gigantic blast into the RF upper deck in the 6th starts the Yankee scoring.