1965 – Houston gets their first regulation win as the Astros, an eleven-inning 7-6 triumph over the Mets. Al Spangler stole home for the eventual winning run. Ron Brand has a two-run bunt single that refused to roll foul.
The 1965 Alaska Goldpanners. The only notable player is Dan Frisella who played in the majors from 1967-76, mostly with the Mets and Braves. Sadly his life was cut short on New Years Day 1977 at age 31. Dan is second from the right side.
Willie Mays hits his 455th career home run, a third-inning two-run shot to left field off future Hall of Famer Jim Bunning, in the Giants’ 5-2 victory over the Phillies at Connie Mack Stadium. The round-tripper surpasses Yankees slugger Mickey Mantle’s current total, a lead the Say Hey Kid will not again relinquish to his rival center fielder.
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