Charlie Neal Stats & Facts
Charlie Neal Positions: Bats: R Throws: R Height: 70 Weight: 165 Born: Friday, January 30, 1931 in Longview, TX USA Died: 11 18 1996 in Dallas, TX USA Debut: 4/17/1956 Last Game: 9/29/1963 Full Name: Charles Lenard Neal
1962 – Frank Thomas, Charlie Neal and Gil Hodges hit consecutive home runs in the 6th inning to lead the expansion New York Mets to an 8 – 6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The victory is a rare occurrence for the Mets – one of only 40 during their inaugural season.
1962 – Frank Thomas, Charlie Neal and Gil Hodges hit consecutive home runs in the 6th inning to lead the expansion New York Mets to an 8 – 6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The victory is a rare occurrence for the Mets – one of only 40 during their inaugural season.
New York Mets play their first game-an 11-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals
On April 11, 1962, the New York Mets play their first game-an 11-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Gil Hodges and Charlie Neal provide bright spots for the Mets, hitting the first two home runs in the new franchise’s history…
In Game 6, the Dodgers defeat the ‘Go-Go Sox,’ 9-3, to win the 1959 World Series.
In Game 6, the Dodgers defeat the ‘Go-Go Sox,’ 9-3, to win the World Series. Chicago’s speed and quickness weren’t enough to overcome Los Angeles’ hitting and pitching.
Los Angeles Dodgers capture the NL Pennant with a dramatic 6-5 come-from-behind victory over the Braves
At the L.A. Memorial Coliseum, the Dodgers capture the NL flag with a dramatic 6-5 come-from-behind victory over the Braves, taking the first two games of the three-game playoff necessitated by the teams being tied on the last day of the season. The deciding run comes in the bottom of the 12th inning, after the first two batters make outs, when Gil Hodges walks and scores on singles by Joe Pignatano and Carl Furillo.