Willie Mays hit the most home runs at San Francisco’s Seals Stadium (32), followed by Orlando Cepeda (26), Leon Wagner (13), Willie Kirkland (12), and Daryl Spencer (11).

Willie Mays hit the most home runs at San Francisco’s Seals Stadium (32), followed by Orlando Cepeda (26), Leon Wagner (13), Willie Kirkland (12), and Daryl Spencer (11).

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Orlando Cepeda Stats & Facts
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Orlando Cepeda Stats & Facts

Orlando Cepeda Positions: First Baseman and LeftfielderBats: Right  •  Throws: Right6-2, 210lb (188cm, 95kg)Born: September 17, 1937  in Ponce, Puerto RicoDebut: April 15, 1958 (11,518th in major league history)vs. LAD 5 AB, 1 H, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 19, 1974vs. OAK 1 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SBHall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1999. (Voted by Veteran’s Committee)View Orlando Cepeda’s Page at the Baseball…

Players Orlando Cepeda and Smokey Joe Williams, manager Frank Selee, and umpire Nestor Chylak are elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee.

1999 – Players Orlando Cepeda and Smokey Joe Williams, manager Frank Selee, and umpire Nestor Chylak are elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee.

Padres third baseman Ken Caminiti is selected as the fourth unanimous winner of the National League’s Most Valuable Player award

Padres third baseman Ken Caminiti is selected as the fourth unanimous winner of the National League’s Most Valuable Player award

Padres third baseman Ken Caminiti is selected as the fourth unanimous winner of the National League’s Most Valuable Player award, joining Orlando Cepeda (1967 Cardinals), Mike Schmidt (1980 Phillies), and Jeff Bagwell (1994 Astros). The oft-injured San Diego infielder admitted 2002 in a Sports Illustrated cover story that he had used steroids during his 1996 MVP season, and for several seasons afterward.

left-handed pitcher Steve Carlton is elected to the Hall of Fame by the baseball writers

left-handed pitcher Steve Carlton is elected to the Hall of Fame by the baseball writers

    On January 12, 1994, Steve Carlton, on the greatest left-handed pitchers in baseball history and the winner of 329 games, 4,136 strikeouts and four Cy Young Awards, is elected to the Hall of Fame by the BBWAA receiving almost 96% of the vote. Orlando Cepeda falls seven votes short of the 75% required for…

Boston Red Sox release two future Hall of Famers

Boston Red Sox release two future Hall of Famers

On March 26, 1974, the Boston Red Sox release two future Hall of Famers. Designated hitter Orlando Cepeda and shortstop Luis Aparicio are both given their unconditional releases. Aparicio, who elects to retire, finishes his career with 2,677 hits and 506 stolen bases and will enter the Hall of Fame in 1984. The sore-kneed Cepeda…

Orlando Cepeda at the end of his career ties record for 4 doubles in a game
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Orlando Cepeda at the end of his career ties record for 4 doubles in a game

On August 8, 1973, At Royals Stadium, Red Sox DH Orlando Cepeda collects four doubles in the team’s 9-4 win over the Royals. The Red Sox’ designated hitter, running on bad knees near the end of an outstanding career, ties a major league record with the four two-baggers. Luis Tiant is the winning pitcher. ‘Cha Cha’,…

The Atlanta Braves release former 30-game winner Denny McLain, ending his career at the age of 28

The Atlanta Braves release former 30-game winner Denny McLain, ending his career at the age of 28

The Atlanta Braves release former 30-game winner Denny McLain, ending his career at the age of 28. In 1972, the Braves had acquired McLain from the Oakland Athletics in a straight-up swap for first baseman Orlando Cepeda. McLain won the American League Cy Young Award in 1968 and 1969.