During a special softball exhibition game, pitcher Eddie Feigner strikes out six consecutive major leaguers

During a special softball exhibition game, pitcher Eddie Feigner strikes out six consecutive major leaguers

1967 – During a special softball exhibition game, pitcher Eddie Feigner strikes out six consecutive major leaguers. The victims are Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Brooks Robinson, Harmon Killebrew, Roberto Clemente and Maury Wills.

Willie Stargell caps a streak going 9-9 over 2 games
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Willie Stargell caps a streak going 9-9 over 2 games

On June 5, 1966, at Forbes Field the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Houston Astros 10-5, during the victory slugger Willie Stargell goes 5-for-5, includes two home runs and a double. The hitting spree gives Stargell nine hits in nine consecutive at-bats over the last two games. In the same game Roberto Clemente hits his second…

Roberto Clemente’s three-run, 450-foot home run powers the Pirates to their fourth straight exhibition victory. Clemente’s blast follows 8th-inning singles by Manny Mota and Gene Alley and, judging from its epic dimensions, the early indications are that manager Harry Walker’s call for increased power and run production from his already-raking right fielder has not fallen on deaf ears. And just in case these indications are somehow too subtle or ambiguous, Clemente will amplify them by about 50 feet on March 24th.

Roberto Clemente’s three-run, 450-foot home run powers the Pirates to their fourth straight exhibition victory. Clemente’s blast follows 8th-inning singles by Manny Mota and Gene Alley and, judging from its epic dimensions, the early indications are that manager Harry Walker’s call for increased power and run production from his already-raking right fielder has not fallen on deaf ears. And just in case these indications are somehow too subtle or ambiguous, Clemente will amplify them by about 50 feet on March 24th.

1966 – Roberto Clemente’s three-run, 450-foot home run powers the Pirates to their fourth straight exhibition victory. Clemente’s blast follows 8th-inning singles by Manny Mota and Gene Alley and, judging from its epic dimensions, the early indications are that manager Harry Walker’s call for increased power and run production from his already-raking right fielder has not fallen on deaf ears. And just in case these indications are somehow too subtle or ambiguous, Clemente will amplify them by about 50 feet on March 24th.

Roberto Clemente
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Pittsburgh’s Roberto Clemente demonstrates his greatness with one of the defensive gems of the century

1965 – Pittsburgh’s Roberto Clemente demonstrates his greatness with one of the defensive gems of the century. The Pirates misjudge a bunt from Bob Lillis that rolls casually into shallow left. Clemente dashes in from right field to grab it and throw out Walt Bondat third. His hustle is rewarded when the Bucs rally to overcome Houston, 10-9, in eleven innings.

Willie Mays

“The Greatest Throw Ever Made At Forbes Field!” And Roberto Clemente didn’t make it!

“The Greatest Throw Ever Made At Forbes Field!” And Roberto Clemente didn’t make it! After throwing out his onetime pupil Roberto at the plate last night, tonight Willie burns Willie… Mays vs. Stargell, that is. Giants’ beat writer Bob Stevens reports: “The Bucs scored two in their first at-bats on an error by Tito Fuentes, the rookie shortstop’s first as a major leaguer, a single by Bill Virdon, a double play ball second baseman Hal Lanier fumbled and a double to the centerfield wall by Donn Clendenon. It was here that Mays amazed again. He scooped up the ball at the base of the 406-foot sign, whirled and fired. It came in on one bounce, directly in front of catcher Tom Haller, who put it on the astonished Willie Stargell. It was described by old-timers as the greatest throw ever made in ancient Forbes Field, but it was a costly one. Mays hurt himself on the heroic effort.” Willie leaves the game in the sixth with a pulled groin and his immediate future in doubt. However, Mays will pinch-hit tomorrow and, in two days, will start both ends of the twin bill which concludes the five-game series with Pittsburgh.

Giants rule the day as Mays and Marichal combine to help NL win All Star Game 6-5

Giants rule the day as Mays and Marichal combine to help NL win All Star Game 6-5

On July 13, 1965, Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants hits a home run, draws two walks, and scores a pair of runs, leading the National League to a 6-5 win in the All-Star Game. Juan Marichal, Mays’ teammate with the Giants, earns MVP honors by pitching three shutout innings. Traditionally, the managers of…

Roberto Clemente’s mother visits her son in the hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico, as he recovers from a bout with malaria

Roberto Clemente’s mother visits her son in the hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico, as he recovers from a bout with malaria

March 6, 1965 – Roberto Clemente’s mother visits her son in the hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico, as he recovers from a bout with malaria. He will miss a full month of training camp with the disease, which he contracted during the off-season. Clemente will recover to bat .329 in the season but will…

Future Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente misses the first day of spring training because of a bout with malaria

Future Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente misses the first day of spring training because of a bout with malaria

1965 – Future Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente misses the first day of spring training because of a bout with malaria. The Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder will sit out a full month of training camp with the disease, which he contracted during the off-season. Clemente will recover to bat .329, but will hit only 10 home runs with 65 RBI, his worst totals since 1959.