On May 14, 1978, Dave Kingman of the Chicago Cubs hits three home runs, including a game-winning three-run blast in the 15th inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The game marks the second time in his career that “King Kong” has hit three homers and driven in eight runs in a game at Dodger Stadium. Tommy Lasorda gives a colorful interview after the game.

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In MemoriamTommy Lasorda (1927-2021) Hall of Fame manager of the Dodgers from 1976 to 1996. Led the Dodgers to four National League pennants and two World Series wins. Two-time Manager of the Year. Managed U.S.A. Olympic Baseball to a gold medal in 2000. Spent more than seventy years active in the Dodgers organization as a player, scout, manager, and in the front office.

New York Yankee star Phil Rizzuto signs on as one of the team’s radio and television broadcasters

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On December 18, 1956, former New York Yankee star Phil Rizzuto signs on as one of the team’s radio and television broadcasters. Rizzuto, a future Hall of Famer, will remain with the Yankees as an announcer until 1996.

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