In the eighth inning of the A’s 13-7 victory over Chicago, Kansas City infielder Alex George makes his major league debut at Municipal Stadium. The 16 year-old shortstop handles two chances cleanly and strikes out in his only at bat in the game.

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In the eighth inning of the A’s 13-7 victory over Chicago, Kansas City infielder Alex George makes his major league debut at Municipal Stadium. The 16 year-old shortstop handles two chances cleanly and strikes out in his only at bat in the game.

1955 – Slugger Mickey Mantle pulls a hamstring running out a bunt. He will make just two pinch-hit appearances in September, and he will go to bat in the World Series just 10 times.

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1955 – Slugger Mickey Mantle pulls a hamstring running out a bunt. He will make just two pinch-hit appearances in September, and he will go to bat in the World Series just 10 times.