Alex Rodriguez and Barry Bonds both reached tainted milestones on August 4, 2007. Rodriguez hit his 500th home run and Barry Bonds got his 755th (tying Hank Aaron). Bonds 755th - boos, cheers, and more boos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz4Mza_iOMs&list=PLC505A1A022237681 Jeff Blair, writing for the Globe and Mail called it "Barry Bonds's desultory slog to slugger … [Read more...] about A-Rod #500, Barry Bonds #755 August 4, 2007
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Willie McCovey Hits First Home August 2, 1959
Willie McCovey hit his first Major League home run on August 2, 1959. Unlike like his teammate and San Francisco Giants slugging partner, Willie Mays, who was hitless in his first 12 major league at-bats; the other Willie (some other!), Willie McCovey, let the baseball world know from the gitgo that “The New Willie” was anything but, just another Willie. McCovey made his … [Read more...] about Willie McCovey Hits First Home August 2, 1959
George Brett Pine Tar Incident July 24, 1983
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbEHAsZxRYo On July 24, 1983 George Brett hit what he thought was a homerun off of Rich (Goose Gossage). When all was said it done, Brett was right. He had hit a homerun, but he was still thrown out of the game for what happened immediately after what happened in what became known as “The Pine Tar Incident.” July 24, 1983 - It was the top … [Read more...] about George Brett Pine Tar Incident July 24, 1983
Johnny Bench Tops Yogi 314 HRs July 15, 1980
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F89_7YlxjwQ Johnny Bench broke the record held by Yogi Berra for the most home runs by a catcher. He hit his 314th round-tripper on July 15, 1980. Bench was elected to the Hall of Fame after an illustrious career with the Cincinnati Reds. He was a key member of The Big Red Machine, the nickname given to Reds during the years in which they … [Read more...] about Johnny Bench Tops Yogi 314 HRs July 15, 1980
AL wins All-Star Game on Ted Williams Home Run July 8, 1941
The American League won the 1941 All-Star on a Ted Williams home run in the bottom of the 9th inning. The game was played in Detroit at Briggs Stadium. Going into the bottom of the 8th inning the American League trailed 5-2 when Joe DiMaggio doubled off of Claude Passeau and scored on an his brother Dom's RBI single. Eddie Smith held the National League scoreless in the top … [Read more...] about AL wins All-Star Game on Ted Williams Home Run July 8, 1941