It may be Rollie Fingers’ 80th birthday, but this episode is a gift everyone can enjoy.
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Eddie Plank, a crafty lefty who won 326 games and whose 69 shutouts are the most among southpaws, was one of the Dead Ball Era’s most talented pitchers.
The longtime Philadelphia Athletics star was born in Gettysburg, Pa., #OTD in 1875.
Combining a cannon arm with terrific reflexes and sure hands, Ray Dandridge was one of the Negro Leagues’ finest third basemen.
The Hall of Famer and mentor to a young Willie Mays was born #OTD in 1913.
Gil Hodges’ four-homer game #OTD in 1950 – with blasts off four different pitchers – made him the fourth Modern Era player to reach that mark.
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It would be hard to find many folks who impacted the game more than Frank Robinson, who was born #OTD in 1935.
In addition to his Triple Crown, the Hall of Famer is the only person to win the trio of a Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year and MVP Award.