Hal Trosky, not known for his basestealing ability steals home in 16th
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Hal Trosky, not known for his basestealing ability steals home in 16th

On May 11, 1944, Hal Trosky steals home in the 16th inning, helping the Chicago White Sox to a 4-2 win over the Philadelphia A’s. Trosky, not known for his basestealing ability, had missed the previous two seasons with severe migraine headaches. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Game ticket & learn more about the players, teams, stadiums and dates…

Earl Averill raps his 18th and 19th homers of the year, off Earl Whitehill, as Cleveland beats the Senators, 6 – 4

Earl Averill raps his 18th and 19th homers of the year, off Earl Whitehill, as Cleveland beats the Senators, 6 – 4

Earl Averill raps his 18th and 19th homers of the year, off Earl Whitehill, as Cleveland beats the Senators, 6 – 4. Lloyd Brown is the winner, allowing 11 hits. Hal Trosky extends his hitting streak to 22 games, while Cleveland’s Roy Weatherly sets an American League rookie record by hitting in his 20th consecutive game.

106 degrees temp is the hottest July 9th on record in New York – Cleveland routs NY

106 degrees temp is the hottest July 9th on record in New York – Cleveland routs NY

The temperature is 106 degrees in Central Park, the hottest July 9th on record in New York, as the Indians take on the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. The Yanks score four in the 1st inning, but Cleveland comes back to score 11 runs on 15 hits, including five homers, to win 11 – 4. Hal Trosky, Roy Weatherly and Joe Vosmik all homer in the 2nd frame to tie the major league record. Trosky hits another homer to tie for the American League lead with 23. Lou Gehrig and Earl Averill also homer.

Hal Trosky Stats & Facts

Hal Trosky Stats & Facts

    Hal Trosky Position: First BasemanBats: Left  •  Throws: Right6-2, 207lb (188cm, 93kg)Born: November 11, 1912 in Norway, IADied: June 18, 1979  in Cedar Rapids, IABuried: St. Michael Cemetery, Norway, IAHigh School: Norway HS (Norway, IA)Debut: September 11, 1933 (7,630th in major league history)vs. WSH 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 27, 1946vs. SLB 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBFull Name: Harold Arthur TroskyView Player Info from the B-R…