On June 11, 1976, former major league star Jim Konstanty dies at the age of 59 in Oneonta, New York, located only 22 miles from Cooperstown. In 1950, Konstanty won the National League MVP Award as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies, helping the surprising âWhiz Kidsâ to the National League pennant.
On June 11, 1976 The Cards score a 5-spot in the first inning against the Redsâ and lead 7 â 2 going into the bottom of the 7thâ only to lose, 8 â 7. Tony Perez ends the game with a 3-run homer off Al Hrabosky.
On June 11, 1976 Leading 4 â 3 in the last of the 11thâ White Sox reliever Terry Forster gives up a 2-run pinch homer to Cleveland player-manager Frank Robinsonâ as the Tribe wins, 5 â 4. This is a turning point for the Soxâ as they will go 37-75 for the rest of season and finish last.
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