Mack Jones Stats & Facts
Mack Jones Positions: Bats: L Throws: R Height: 73 Weight: 180 Born: Sunday, November 06, 1938 in Atlanta, GA USA Died: 6 8 2004 in Atlanta, GA USA Debut: 7/13/1961 Last Game: 7/1/1971 Full Name: Mack F. Jones
Ted Cox spoils ‘Thanks Brooks Robinson Day’
In front of a sell-out crowd of 51,798 at Memorial Stadium on ‘Thanks Brooks (Robinson) Day’, Red Sox designated hitter Ted Cox goes 4-for-4, tying the big league mark shared by Casey Stengel, Willie McCovey, Mack Jones, and Forest Jacobs for the most hits in a major league debut. The performance is also the start of a historic two-game hitting streak by the rookie DH, who will collect two hits in his first two at-bats in tomorrow’s contest to become the only player to begin a big league career with six consecutive hits.
Montreal Expos host their first game north of the border
On April 14, 1969, the expansion Montreal Expos host their first game north of the border, marking the first time a regular season major league game is played outside of the United States. 29,417 fans came to see the Expos win their debut at Jarry Park, edging the St. Louis Cardinals, 8-7. Montreal moundsman Larry…
Warren Spahn tops the Mets 5-2 on 3 hitter Hank Aaron and Gil Hodges homer
On May 18, 1962 At County Stadium Future Hall of Famer Warren Spahn beats the Mets on a 3 hitter. Hank Aaron, Mack Jones and Eddie Mathews homer for the Braves. Gil Hodges knocks one out for the Mets. Mathews makes his debut at first base, After 14 years in organized baseball, Milwaukee’s strong man…
Mack Jones born on November 6, 1938 in Atlanta, GA
November 6, 1938 – Mack Jones was born in Atlanta. On July 13, 1961, he tied a National League record by getting four hits in his first major league game. The game was played in Busch Stadium and Bob Gibson started for the Cardinals. He was also one of six Milwaukee Braves to…
