First a double steal, then a triple steal. All in the same inning. — July 18, 1961
On July 18, 1961, in a game against the Reds at Crosley Field, the Milwaukee Braves have Hank Aaron on second and …
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Carl Crawford steals his sixth base of the game to become the fourth major leaguer to accomplish the feat (May 3, 2009)
In the eighth inning of the Rays’ 5-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on May 3, 2009, Carl Crawford …
Fred Haney wanted to spend more time with his family (October 4, 1959)
Stating he wants to spend more time with his family, on October 4, 1959 Fred Haney resigns as the Braves …
Joe Adcock hits a blast to center field at the Polo Grounds (1953)
Some things aren’t easy. This was one of them. On April 29, 1953, Joe Adcock becomes the first ML player …
Just another day for Joe with 12 RBI’s and 4 home runs plus a double (July 31, 1954)
I don’t think anyone new it would be such a memorable day on July 31, 1954. It turned out to …
Overshadowed but a great home run hitter nonetheless (Joe Adcock – 1966)
There is a lot to the Braves history and we have had our share of home run hitters. Joe Adcock was one …
Joe Adcock hits 2 homers in Braves loss (August 9, 1961)
On August 9, 1961, the Dodgers win their 17th out of 20 to stay a game ahead of the Reds‚ …
Joe Adcock gets beaned (1954)
You have to love Joe Adcock. On August 1, 1954, Dodgers Clem Labine beans Joe Adcock in the 4th. His …
Bobby Lowe sets record for number of bases in one game (May 30, 1894)
In the afternoon game on May 30, 1894‚ Boston second baseman Bobby Lowe hits home runs in 4 consecutive at bats‚ including …
Joe Adcock and Al Sprangler help Phillie lose 20 in a row (August 17, 1961)
This is not the kind of record you want. On August 17, 1961, Philadelphia lost 20 in a row, a …
Joe Adcock was a mighty home run hitter
Joseph Wilbur “Billy Joe” Adcock (October 30, 1927 – May 3, 1999) was a first baseman and right-handed batter, best …
