As part of the Farmer’s Night festivities at Municipal Stadium, A’s pitcher Diego Segui rides Charlie O., the team’s mule mascot to the mound at the start of the game against the Twins. The promotion, which attracts the largest crowd in nearly two years, also features a milking contest between Kansas City first baseman Ken Harrelson and Minnesota right-hander Al Worthington as well as a greased pig competition for the fans.

On July 3, 1965 — As part of the Farmer’s Night festivities at Municipal Stadium, A’s pitcher Diego Segui rides Charlie O., the team’s mule mascot to the mound at the start of the game against the Twins. The promotion, which attracts the largest crowd in nearly two years, also features a milking contest between Kansas City first baseman Ken Harrelson and Minnesota right-hander Al Worthington as well as a greased pig competition for the fans.

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