On June 17, 1962, At the Polo Grounds, during the first inning of the first game of a twin bill Chicago Cubs outfielder Lou Brock hits a 460-foot home run into the right-field bleachers off Al Jackson. Known more for his speed than power, Brock becomes only the second player to reach that section of…
On May 29th, 1962, Buck O’Neil became the first African American to become a coach in the Major Leagues, with the Chicago Cubs
During the Cubs’ doubleheader sweep of the Phillies, Ken Hubbs strokes eight singles in eight trips to the plate at Connie Mack Stadium. The BBWAA will select Chicago second baseman as the National League’s Rookie of the Year.
On April 24, 1962, Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers strikes out 18 Chicago Cubs in a 10-2 win. The hard-throwing future Hall of Famer ties the record of 18 strikeouts in a single game, matching the mark of former Cleveland Indians great Bob Feller.
1962 – Hal Woodeshick and Dick Farrell combine for Houston’s first shutout, 2-0 over the Cubs. Hal Smith’s first-inning single plated the game’s only runs. This game also featured the franchise’s first rain delay – one hour and seven minutes.
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Cubs outfielder Billy Williams (.278, 25, 86) is selected as the National League Rookie of the Year. Braves catcher Joe Torre and Cubs southpaw Jack Curtis also receive consideration for the honor.
In a 13-inning contest, Sandy Koufax goes the distance, beating the Cubs, 3-2, in the last regular season game played at the LA Memorial Coliseum, a venue originally built for the 1932 Olympics. The Dodgers are leaving the only home they have known since moving from Brooklyn four seasons ago to play in a brand new stadium in Chavez Ravine, located a few miles from downtown Los Angeles.
August 12, 1961 – With the Braves losing to the Cubs, 6-5, with two out in the ninth inning, left fielder Frank Thomas smashed a three-run homer off Dick Drott to give Don McMahon and the Braves a walkoff 8-6 victory at County Stadium. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories about the…
Warren Spahn becomes the 13th major leaguer to win 300 games
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