Willie Mays Pulls even with Mel Ott
Apr 24, 1966 At the Astrodome, San Francisco’s Willie Mays tags Jim Owens for a milestone, his 511th career homerun tying Mel Ott for most in National League history.
Braves win 18th straight at home
On April 24, 1966, the Atlanta Braves establish a major league record by winning their 18th consecutive game at home. The first 17 wins of the streak had actually occurred in Milwaukee, the Braves’ home in 1965.
