1971 – Oakland book ends solo homers to defeat the Red Sox, 2 – 1. Bert Campaneris leads off the game with a shot and, with two out in the 9th inning, Reggie Jackson ends the game with a homer.

On August 22, 1971 — 1971 – Oakland book ends solo homers to defeat the Red Sox, 2 – 1. Bert Campaneris leads off the game with a shot and, with two out in the 9th inning, Reggie Jackson ends the game with a homer.

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