1961 – Mickey Mantle connects for home run number 47, off the Twins’ Jim Kaat, as the Yanks win, 4 – 0.

On August 30, 1961 — 1961 – Mickey Mantle connects for home run number 47, off the Twins’ Jim Kaat, as the Yanks win, 4 – 0.

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