Gil Hodges of the Brooklyn Dodgers sets a new National League record with his 13th career grand slam

ByThis Day in Baseball August 1, 1957July 30, 2021

On August 1, 1957, at Wrigley Field slugging first baseman Gil Hodges of the Brooklyn Dodgers sets a new National League record with his 13th career grand slam off Dick Littlefield in a 12-3 win over the Cubs. The slam is also the last in the history of the Brooklyn franchise, which will relocate to…

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Former major-league OF Glen Gorbous of Omaha breaks Don Grate’s record toss with a heave of 445 feet, 10 inches before a home game.

ByBaseball August 1, 1957October 21, 2023

Former major-league OF Glen Gorbous of Omaha breaks Don Grate’s record toss with a heave of 445 feet, 10 inches before a home game.

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Day: August 1, 1957

Gil Hodges of the Brooklyn Dodgers sets a new National League record with his 13th career grand slam

Former major-league OF Glen Gorbous of Omaha breaks Don Grate’s record toss with a heave of 445 feet, 10 inches before a home game.

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