1963 – The Dodgers and Cardinals begin a first-place showdown before 32,442 fans at Busch Stadium. Ron Perranoski saves a 3 – 1 win for Johnny Podres and the Dodgers.
On October 2, 1962 The Giants scored first for the second consecutive game, as Orlando Cepeda singled with one out in the second inning and scored on a double by Felipe Alou against Dodgers’ starter Don Drysdale. The Giants then extended their lead in the top of the sixth inning. Alou struck out to open…
The Dodgers’ hopes for clinching a tie for the pennant are dashed when Sandy Koufax, making his second start since returning to action, lasts just five innings against Houston. Reliever Ron Perranoski is the loser, 8 – 6.
On May 19, 1962, At dodger Stadium, Stan Musial broke Honus Wagner’s record for most hits in National League history. The St. Louis Cardinals’ legend singles against Ron Perranoski of the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking the 3,431st hit of his Hall of Fame career. The crowd gave Musial a standing ovation as he was taken…
Ron Perranoski Position: Pitcher Bats: Left • Throws: Left 6-0, 180lb (183cm, 81kg) Born: April 1, 1936 in Paterson, NJ Died: October 2, 2020 in Vero Beach, FL High School: Fair Lawn HS (Fair Lawn, NJ) School: Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI) Debut: April 14, 1961 (11,816th in major league history) vs. PIT 1.1 IP, 3 H, 1 SO, 0 BB, 1 ER Last Game: June 17, 1973 vs. NYY 1.0 IP, 1 H,…
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