Tom McCraw of the Chicago White Sox launches three home runs

Tom McCraw of the Chicago White Sox launches three home runs

On May 24, 1967, Tommy McCraw of the Chicago White Sox launches three home runs and drives in eight runs in a 14-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. The Chicago first baseman’s offensive output includes a pair of three-run homers and a two-run round-tripper. McCraw, not known for his power, will finish the season with…

Minnesota Twins become the first team in American League history to belt five home runs in one inning.
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Minnesota Twins become the first team in American League history to belt five home runs in one inning.

On June 9, 1966, the Minnesota Twins become the first team in American League history to belt five home runs in one inning. Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew and four other players-Rich Rollins, Zoilo Versalles, Tony Oliva, and Don Mincher-reach the seats against Catfish Hunter and Paul Lindblad in the 9-4 win over the Kansas…

Sandy Koufax & Willie Mays Signed 8.75x12 Magazine Page #U91962 - JSA Certified

Major League Baseball Season Recap 1965

Major League Baseball Season Recap 1965 World Series – Los Angeles Dodgers NL over Minnesota Twins AL 4 games to 3 World Series MVP – Sandy Koufax Babe Ruth Award – Sandy Koufax Awards – Major League Cy Young Award Sandy Koufax MVP Awards – NL Willie Mays AL Zoilo Versalles Major League Rookie of The Year – NL Rookie…

Sandy Koufax fires 2nd shutout in 4 days to clinch World Series title

Sandy Koufax fires 2nd shutout in 4 days to clinch World Series title

  October 14, 1965 – Game 7 1965 World Series. Sandy Koufax throws a 3 hit shutout on 2 days rest. After walking 2 in the 1st he tells catcher John Roseboro my arm is sore I can’t throw the curve. We’ll just blow them away..   Dodger manager Walt Alston was torn between starting…

Willie Davis becomes the second player to steal three bases in a World Series game in 7-0 Dodger Win
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Willie Davis becomes the second player to steal three bases in a World Series game in 7-0 Dodger Win

In Game 5, a 7-0 victory over the Twins at Dodger Stadium, Willie Davis becomes the second player to steal three bases in a World Series game. The L.A. center fielder joins Pirates shortstop Honus Wagner, who accomplished the feat on the same date 56 years ago against Detroit in Game 3 of the 1909 Fall Classic.

Major League Baseball releases its official 1964 batting averages that confirms Twins’ outfielder Tony Oliva wins the batting crown

Major League Baseball releases its official 1964 batting averages that confirms Twins’ outfielder Tony Oliva wins the batting crown

Major League Baseball releases its official 1964 batting averages that confirms Twins’ outfielder Tony Oliva, who finished the season hitting .323, is the first rookie to win a batting title. The recently crowned American League Rookie of the Year finished ahead of Orioles’ third baseman Brooks Robinson (.317), who copped the circuit’s Most Valuable Player Award.

Bert Campaneris
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Bert Campaneris hits two home runs in his major league debut

On July 23, 1964, at Metropolitan Stadium Kansas City A’s shortstop Bert Campaneris hits two home runs in his major league debut. He rips home run on the first pitch he sees from Minnesota’s Jim Kaat, and belts another home run in the seventh inning, a two run shot that tied the game. The A’s…

Twins P Gerry Arrigo just misses a no-hitter when Chicago’s Mike Hershberger laces a 9th-inning single, as the Twins beat the Sox, 2 – 0. Arrigo will toss another one-hitter while pitching for the Cincinnati Reds.

Twins P Gerry Arrigo just misses a no-hitter when Chicago’s Mike Hershberger laces a 9th-inning single, as the Twins beat the Sox, 2 – 0. Arrigo will toss another one-hitter while pitching for the Cincinnati Reds.

hank bauer argues with umpire in baltimore walk off vs twins

Baltimore walks off the Twins, 6 – 5

Baltimore edges the Twins, 6 – 5, scoring two runs in the 9th for the victory. Twins reliever Gerry Arrigo allows a two-out home run to Sam Bowens, his second home run of the game, then throws three balls to John Orsino before being lifted for Bill Fischer. Fischer throws a strike to Orsino who then hits his next pitch for the winning home run. It is Fischer’s last major league game: on the 24th he is placed on the voluntarily retired list.