August 24, 1954 a young 18 year old by the name of Harmon Killebrew is penciled in to start and play for the first time in front of his home fans at Griffith stadium. The rookie would play the entire game at second base, a position he only played 11 times during his career. In…
June 19, 1954, the Washington Senators sign a 17-year-old Idaho kid named Harmon Killebrew.
On June 26, 1936 Harmon Killebrew is born in Payette, ID Nicknamed the Killer, he was one of the most prolific power hitters in MLB history. Killebrew led all players in home runs in the 1960s and was 4th all-time in HR at the time of his retirement. Playing most of his career with the…
Harmon Killebrew Positions: First Baseman, Third Baseman and LeftfielderBats: Right • Throws: Right6-0, 195lb (183cm, 88kg)Born: June 29, 1936 in Payette, IDDied: May 17, 2011 in Scottsdale, AZBuried: Riverside Cemetery, Payette, IDHigh School: Payette HS (Payette, ID)School: Albertson College (Caldwell, ID)Debut: June 23, 1954 (8,756th in MLB history)vs. CHW 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 26, 1975vs. TEX 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBHall…
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