Rookie Tommy Thevenow hits his 2nd homer in 6 days he’ll play another 12 years-3351 at bats-and never hit another homer

Rookie Tommy Thevenow hits his 2nd homer in 6 days he’ll play another 12 years-3351 at bats-and never hit another homer

VINTAGE BASEBALL MEMORABILIA Vintage Baseball Memorabilia September 22, 1926 – The St Louis Cardinals‚ led by Les Bell’s ML record-tying 3 triples and a double‚ roll by the Dodgers‚ 15-7‚ to increase their 1st place lead of Cincy to 2 1/2 games. Tommy Thevenow and Jim Bottomley chip in with home runs. For Thevenow‚ it…

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Glenn Wright turns an unassisted triple play
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Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Glenn Wright turns an unassisted triple play

On May 7, 1925, at Forbes Field, In the top of the ninth, Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Glenn Wright turns an unassisted triple play against the St. Louis Cardinals. The play involves two future Hall of Famers. Jim Bottomley hits a line drive that is caught by Wright, who steps on second base for the second…