Category Archives: On this day in baseball history
OTDIB – Nomar slams his way into history
All this information comes via Nationalpastime.com May 10th, 1999 ex-Dodger Nomar inks his name into the record books In a 12-4 rout of the Mariners, Nomar Garciaparra hits two grand slams in the same game and adds a two-run homer as well. The Red Sox shortstop becomes the first American League player to drive in …
On this day in baseball – Eddie Murray makes history
I’ve always loved switch hitters who could hit from both sides of the plate. Most can’t but the ones who can and who can hit with power are a rare breed. Eddie Murray was a rare breed and one of the greatest switch-hitters in baseball history. On May 8th, 1987 Eddie Murry puts his stamp …
On this day in baseball – Frank Robinson rolls a 541 home run off of Luis Tiant
On this day, future HOF, future Triple Crown Winner, and future Dodger Frank Robinson hit a home run out of old Baltimore Memorial Stadium that was measured to roll 541 feet. The ball cleared the football press box (Memorial Stadium was also home to the then-Baltimore Colts), then a good 50 rows of bleachers, then …
On this day in baseball – Beltre hears the nutcracker suite – 09/01/2010
http://www.nationalpastime.com/ 2007 – In his first game back from the DL after suffering a torn right testicle when a bad hop grounder hit him in the groin last month, Adrián Beltre hears the The Nutcracker Suite when he steps into the batter’s box. Mariner teammate Ken Griffey Jr. arranged to have the Safeco Field PA …
ITDIB 08/28/77 – Steve Garvey goes off – fives across the board
On this date in 1977 Steve Garvey had one of the all time great offensive Los Angeles Dodger games when he collected three doubles and two home runs with one of the coolest box scores you will ever see. Five across the board for the Garv. Five at bats Five hits Five runs scored Five …
Dodgers, Yesterday and Today 