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On this day… Mr. Cub Slugs #500
On this day in 1970, Chicago Cubs first baseman Ernie Banks swung his way into Major League Baseball history with his 500th home run. The historic moment came when Mr. Cub launched a solo shot into left center field in the second inning against Atlanta Braves righty, Pat Jarvis. The game featured six future Hall of Famers, four on the…
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HBD Willie Mays
Warm birthday wishes to the incomparable Willie Mays! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dick Allen (@dickallen_15)
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Jackie Robinson Day 2019
72 years ago today Jackie burst through a door previously closed. I am honored & humbled to be just one of many that followed his enormous footprints #JackieRobinsonDay #Jackie42 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dick Allen (@dickallen_15)
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Bingo with 3 triples
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On This Day… Bunning Blanks the Mets, Again
On this day in 1966… Phillies Hall of Famer Jim Bunning continued his dominance over the New York Mets by shutting them out at Shea Stadium, 6 – 0. The Phillies offense was paced by third baseman Dick Allen, who slugged 2 home runs. The victory marked Bunning’s 9th win over the Metropolitans since throwing…
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OTD 1972: Roberto Gets Number 3000
On this day in 1972, the Great Roberto Clemente became the 11th player in Major League History to reach that mark. Clemente was the first Latin player to gather 3,000 hits. No one knew at the time, it would be the last regular season hit of his Hall of Fame career. In the bottom of…