On September 17, 1962, Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves becomes the winningest left-handed pitcher in major league history. The future Hall of Famer defeats the Los Angeles Dodgers, 2-1, for his 324th career win.
June 27, 1962 – Notorious head-hunter Don Drysdale, who hit 20 batters in 1961, had never been hit by a pitch. Bob Shaw filled that void, plunking him in a game in Dodger Stadium in the fifth inning. For good measure, releif pitcher Hank Fischer also drilled Drysdale in the seventh inning. Drysdale had the…
June 18, 1962 – Henry Aaron belted a grand slam into the centerfield bleachers in the Polo Grounds, just the third home run that landed there since the park was remodeled in 1923. The Braves beat the Mets, 7-1. “I hit one ball harder in my life but I never hit one longer” said Aaron…
1962 – Hank Aaron and Roberto Clemente trade grand slams in a wild battle between the Braves and Pirates, but it is Clemente’s that ignites a seven-run rally in the 8th for a 9 – 8 Pirate victory.
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…
1962 – Roman Mejias belts a ninth-inning homer off Don McMahon to beat Milwaukee, 3-2. Hal Smith and Jim Pendleton also launch solo homers in the victory. Dick Farrell takes the win in relief.
January 17, 1962 – Warren Spahn, the highest-paid pitcher in baseball, met briefly at County Stadium with general manager John McHale before signing his 1962 contract. Terms of the contract were not released, but reportedly Spahn was in the $65,000 range.
Cubs outfielder Billy Williams (.278, 25, 86) is selected as the National League Rookie of the Year. Braves catcher Joe Torre and Cubs southpaw Jack Curtis also receive consideration for the honor.
The Milwaukee Braves trade slugger Frank Thomas to the New York Mets for a player to be named later (Gus Bell) and a reported $125,000.
1961 – In their first appearance in Boston since moving to Milwaukee, the Braves defeat the Red Sox, 4 – 1. Warren Spahn pitches the first inning, striking out rookies Chuck Schilling and Carl Yastrzemski. The exhibition gameis for the benefit of the Jimmy Fund.
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