1967 – California’s Jim Weaver gives up Reggie Jackson’s first major league homer but holds on to beat Kansas City, 4 – 3.

On September 17, 1967 — 1967 – California’s Jim Weaver gives up Reggie Jackson’s first major league homer but holds on to beat Kansas City, 4 – 3.

 

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