Paul Warner Passes Away

Paul Warner Passes Away

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[adrotate banner=”42″]   On August 25, 1965 Hall of Fame OF Paul Waner passes away at the age of 62 in Sarasota, Florida after a respiratory arrest from emphysema. Nicknamed “Big Poison” (his younger brother, Hall of Famer Lloyd, was nicknamed “Little Poison”). Paul was primarily known for his 15 years with the Pittsburgh Pirates and…

Giants center fielder Willie Mays breaks Ralph Kiner’s record for home runs in a month with 17, Kiner ironically calls the shot on the radio

Giants center fielder Willie Mays breaks Ralph Kiner’s record for home runs in a month with 17, Kiner ironically calls the shot on the radio

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Giants center fielder Willie Mays breaks Ralph Kiner’s record for home runs in a month when the ‘Say Hey Kid’ hits a moon shot off Jack Fischer for his 17th round-tripper in an 8-3 victory over New York. The former Pirates outfielder, now a broadcaster for the Mets on WHN radio and WOR-TV, calls the four-bagger which breaks the monthly mark he established with 16 round-trippers in 1949 during September.

The White Sox take a pair from Boston by 3 – 2 scores with rookie Bob Locker saving both games. Shortstop Ron Hansen handles 28 chances in the two games, a major league record, and his 18 chances in the 14-inning opener ties the major-league record for extra innings.

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The White Sox take a pair from Boston by 3 – 2 scores with rookie Bob Locker saving both games. Shortstop Ron Hansen handles 28 chances in the two games, a major league record, and his 18 chances in the 14-inning opener ties the major-league record for extra innings.