In Game 3 at Crosley Field, Charlie Keller becomes the first rookie to hit two home runs in the same World Series game. The 22 year-old outfielder’s first and fifth inning homers, both off starter Junior Thompson, help the Yankees beat the Reds, 7-3.

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On October 7, 1939 — In Game 3 at Crosley Field, Charlie Keller becomes the first rookie to hit two home runs in the same World Series game. The 22 year-old outfielder’s first and fifth inning homers, both off starter Junior Thompson, help the Yankees beat the Reds, 7-3.

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