OTD July 19
North Carolina brothers Rick and Wes Ferrell set a MLB record in 1933.
North Carolina brothers Rick and Wes Ferrell set a MLB record in 1933.
Bob Allison and Harmon Killebrew set a Major League Record in 1963.
DiMaggio set a MLB record for a consecutive game hitting streak, a record feat so notable that it is believed to be unbreakable.
Rosen’s 10-year career in the Major Leagues, all with the Indians, included 4 All-Star selections, a World Series ring in 1948, and a unanimous AL MVP award in 1953 for hitting .336 with 43 HR and 145 RBI.
In 1966, Gaylord would win 20 games for the first time in his MLB career (he would have five 20+ win seasons during his 22-year career)
Blefary made his MLB debut in 1965 with Baltimore and won the AL Rookie of the Year Award that same season, batting .260 with 22 HR and 70 RBI in 144 games for the Orioles.