Buck O’Neil became the first African American to become a coach in the Major Leagues
On May 29th, 1962, Buck O’Neil became the first African American to become a coach in the Major Leagues, with the Chicago Cubs
On May 29th, 1962, Buck O’Neil became the first African American to become a coach in the Major Leagues, with the Chicago Cubs
The Angels get P Don Lee from the Twins for Jim Donohue. Lee‚ 3-3 with the Twins‚ will go 8-8 with Los Angeles.
Ernie Banks makes a spectacular return from his May 25th beaning with 3 homers and a double against the Braves at Wrigley Field. Three teammates hit home runs‚ but the Cubs lose to the Braves‚ 11 – 9. Amado Samuelhits his first major league homer and Joe Torre and Joe Adcock also connect. The Cubs outhit the Braves‚ 15 – 8‚ but an Andre Rodgers error in the 3rd opens the way for 6 unearned runs.
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