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Larry Hisle Stats & Facts

ByTom December 28, 2018December 28, 2018

Larry Hisle Positions: Bats: R Throws: R Height: 74 Weight: 193 Born: Monday, May 05, 1947 in Portsmouth, OH USA Died: in , Debut: 4/10/1968 Last Game: 5/6/1982 Full Name: Larry Eugene Hisle

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Larry Hisle of the Minnesota Twins becomes the first designated hitter in major league history during an exhibition game

ByTom March 6, 1973December 19, 2024

1973 – Larry Hisle of the Minnesota Twins becomes the first designated hitter in major league history during an exhibition game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hisle makes the new American League rule look good by collecting two home runs and seven runs batted in.

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