Willie McCovey hits a 500-foot home run, judged the longest ever at Candlestick Park
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Willie McCovey of the San Francisco Giants hits his 513th home run, off Dennis Lamp, establishing him as the National League all-time left-handed home run leader, but the Chicago Cubs beat the Giants, 8 – 6, at Candlestick Park.

1979 – Willie McCovey of the San Francisco Giants hits his 513th home run, off Dennis Lamp, establishing him as the National League all-time left-handed home run leader, but the Chicago Cubs beat the Giants, 8 – 6, at Candlestick Park.

Willie McCovey becomes first player to hit 2 homers an in inning twice
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Willie McCovey becomes the 12th player in major league history to hit 500 home runs

    On June 30, 1978 On an 0-2 pitch from Atlanta Braves pitcher Jamie Easterly, San Francisco Giant first baseman Willie McCovey launches his 500th career home run over the left field fence at Fulton County Stadium becoming the 12th player to accomplish the feat. The historic homer occurs in the 2nd inning of…

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Ted Cox spoils ‘Thanks Brooks Robinson Day’

In front of a sell-out crowd of 51,798 at Memorial Stadium on ‘Thanks Brooks (Robinson) Day’, Red Sox designated hitter Ted Cox goes 4-for-4, tying the big league mark shared by Casey Stengel, Willie McCovey, Mack Jones, and Forest Jacobs for the most hits in a major league debut. The performance is also the start of a historic two-game hitting streak by the rookie DH, who will collect two hits in his first two at-bats in tomorrow’s contest to become the only player to begin a big league career with six consecutive hits.

Willie McCovey becomes first player to hit 2 homers an in inning twice
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Willie McCovey becomes first player to hit 2 homers an in inning twice

On June 27, 1977, Willie McCovey of the San Francisco Giants hits two home runs in one inning and becomes the all-time National League leader with 17 career grand slams. McCovey homered of Jack Billingham with one out made the score 8-4, 9 batters later McCovey hits a grandslam off reliever Joe Hoerner, he entered…

Three Future Hall of Famers are featured in The first mass-market free agent re-entry draft is held at the New York Plaza Hotel.

Three Future Hall of Famers are featured in The first mass-market free agent re-entry draft is held at the New York Plaza Hotel.

1976 – The first mass-market free agent re-entry draft is held at the New York Plaza Hotel. Among those available are Reggie Jackson, Willie McCovey, Joe Rudi, Don Gullett, Gene Tenace, Nate Colbert, Rollie Fingers, Don Baylor and Bobby Grich. McCovey and Colbert are the only two players not selected, but McCovey will catch on with the Giants in spring training and have a banner year at his old first base position.

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San Francisco Giants trade three-time home run champion Willie McCovey

1973 – The Chicago Cubs trade six-time 20-game winner Ferguson Jenkins to the Texas Rangers for third baseman Bill Madlock and utility man Vic Harris. Meanwhile, the San Francisco Giants trade three-time home run champion Willie McCovey, a Giant since 1959, together with minor leaguer Bernie Williams,to the San Diego Padres for pitcher Mike Caldwell.

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San Diego’s Clay Kirby allows just one hit – a wind-blown homer in the 8th by Willie McCovey – in beating the Giants, 2 – 1

1971 – San Diego’s Clay Kirby allows just one hit – a wind-blown homer in the 8th by Willie McCovey – in beating the Giants, 2 – 1. Despite the loss, the Giants retain their two-game edge over the Dodgers. The Padres score their first run on a squeeze by Enzo Hernandez. For Hernandez, his bunt gives him 12 RBIs: his 12 RBIs in 549 at bats is the fewest in history by anyone with 500 or more at bats.

1969 – Willie McCovey drives in six runs with homer #40, a grand slam, and a sac fly and a single, while Bobby Bonds drives in another five as the Giants bomb the Phils, 13 – 4. The win is the Giants’ 6th in a row and they keep their half-game lead in the NL West. McCovey’s slam – his 2nd of the year – is his career 10th and his six RBIs ups his season total to 106. Gaylord Perry (16-10) is the winner.

1969 – Willie McCovey drives in six runs with homer #40, a grand slam, and a sac fly and a single, while Bobby Bonds drives in another five as the Giants bomb the Phils, 13 – 4. The win is the Giants’ 6th in a row and they keep their half-game lead in the NL West. McCovey’s slam – his 2nd of the year – is his career 10th and his six RBIs ups his season total to 106. Gaylord Perry (16-10) is the winner.