Earl Torgeson Position: First BasemanBats: Left • Throws: Left6-3, 180lb (190cm, 81kg)Born: January 1, 1924 in Snohomish, WA usDied: November 8, 1990 in Everett, WABuried: Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery, Snohomish, WAHigh School: Snohomish HS (Snohomish, WA)Debut: April 15, 1947 (10,285th in major league history)vs. BRO 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: August 23, 1961vs. LAA 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBFull Name: Clifford Earl TorgesonNicknames: The Earl…
1959 -Earl Torgeson hits a 2-out home run in the 17th‚ off Jerry Walker‚ to give the White Sox a 4 – 3 win over Baltimore.
On June 2, 1959, a swarm of gnats delays the game between the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park. After a half-hour interruption, the White Sox’ grounds crew disposes of the gnats by using a smoke bomb. The Orioles eventually defeat the White Sox, 3-2. From the AP – Hoyt Wilhelm finally…
unusual four-way trade is made among the Braves, Dodgers, Phillies, and Reds
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