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Hall of Fame outfielder Leon “Goose” Goslin dies at the age of 70

ByThis Day in Baseball May 15, 1971May 10, 2019

On May 15, 1971, Hall of Fame outfielder Leon “Goose” Goslin dies at the age of 70. The former Washington Senators’ and Detroit Tigers’ star batted .316 over an 18-year major league career and hit seven home runs in World Series play. Goslin won election to the Hall of Fame in 1968.

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Fergie Jenkins (7-2) pitches and bats the Cubs to a 6 – 4 win over San Diego. Jenkins hits a two-run home run and finishes his 7th game in eight starts. Billy Williams connects for his 300th home run.

ByThis Day in Baseball May 15, 1971November 20, 2021

Fergie Jenkins (7-2) pitches and bats the Cubs to a 6 – 4 win over San Diego. Jenkins hits a two-run home run and finishes his 7th game in eight starts. Billy Williams connects for his 300th home run.

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Day: May 15, 1971

Hall of Fame outfielder Leon “Goose” Goslin dies at the age of 70

Fergie Jenkins (7-2) pitches and bats the Cubs to a 6 – 4 win over San Diego. Jenkins hits a two-run home run and finishes his 7th game in eight starts. Billy Williams connects for his 300th home run.

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