41-year-old Honus Wagner becomes the oldest player in the history of the modern era to hit a grand slam

41-year-old Honus Wagner becomes the oldest player in the history of the modern era to hit a grand slam

On July 29, 1915, At Forbes Field, Pittsburgh Pirates 41-year-old Honus Wagner becomes the oldest player in the history of the modern era to hit a grand slam when he connects off Robins hurler Jeff Pfeffer for a grand slam in the eighth inning. Wagner’s home run, an inside-the-park shot, helps Pittsburgh to an 8-2…

Cubs right-hander reliever Zip Zabel pitches 18 innings in relief

Cubs right-hander reliever Zip Zabel pitches 18 innings in relief

Cubs right-hander reliever George Washington Zabel, called into the game with two outs in the bottom of the first inning, throws 18 and 1/3 innings of the Cubs’ 4-3 victory over the Robins at Chicago’s West Side Park. ‘Zip,’ establishing the major league record for the longest relief stint in one game, beats Brooklyn starter Jeff Pfeffer, who tosses a 19-inning complete-game.