Jack Heidemann Stats & Facts
Jack Heidemann Positions: Bats: R Throws: R Height: 72 Weight: 175 Born: Monday, July 11, 1949 in Brenham, TX USA Died: in , Debut: 5/2/1969 Last Game: 5/10/1977 Full Name: Jack Seale Heidemann
Tom McCraw of the Washington Senators hits one of the shortest home runs in history
On May 17, 1971, Tom McCraw of the Washington Senators hits one of the shortest home runs in history. McCraw’s 140-foot pop fly falls in between three Cleveland Indians, shortstop Jack Heidemann, and outfielders Vada Pinson and John Lowenstein. When the three players collide, McCraw circles the bases for an inside-the-park home run.
Cleveland Indians pitcher Steve Dunning becomes first AL pitcher to hit a grandslam after the DH (it will be 37 years until the next one)
On May 11, 1971, A Space crown of 2,992 at Cleveland Stadium, see’s what will become a rare feat as Cleveland Indians pitcher Steve Dunning becomes the last American League hurler to hit a grand slam. Dunning connects against Diego Segui of the Oakland A’s, helping the Indians to a 7-5 win. In 1973, the…