Bobby Hofman underscores the tone of the season for the Giants as he lines into a season-ending triple play against the Phillies in a 3 – 1 loss. Ted Kazanski starts the triple play and also hits an inside-the-park home run; it will be 55 years until Angel Pagan is the next major leaguer to turn both feats in the same game. The Giants win the opener, 5 – 2, as Willie Mays belts his 51st homer of the year.

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Bobby Hofman underscores the tone of the season for the Giants as he lines into a season-ending triple play against the Phillies in a 3 – 1 loss. Ted Kazanski starts the triple play and also hits an inside-the-park home run; it will be 55 years until Angel Pagan is the next major leaguer to turn both feats in the same game. The Giants win the opener, 5 – 2, as Willie Mays belts his 51st homer of the year.

Al Kaline, at the age of 20, becomes the youngest player to win a batting title, finishing his sophomore season with a .340 average. Ty Cobb was one day older than the Tiger outfielder when he claimed the crown, batting .350 in 1907, also playing for Detroit.

Al Kaline, at the age of 20, becomes the youngest player to win a batting title, finishing his sophomore season with a .340 average. Ty Cobb was one day older than the Tiger outfielder when he claimed the crown, batting .350 in 1907, also playing for Detroit.

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Al Kaline, at the age of 20, becomes the youngest player to win a batting title, finishing his sophomore season with a .340 average. Ty Cobb was one day older than the Tiger outfielder when he claimed the crown, batting .350 in 1907, also playing for Detroit.