May 24 in Los Angeles Angels History: California Angels pitcher Don Rose homers in his first major league at-bat (1972)

[adrotate banner=”39″] On May 24, 1972, At Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, California Angels pitcher Don Rose homers on the first pitch he sees in his first major league at-bat against Oakland A’s left-hander Vida Blue. The right-hander’s third inning round-tripper, which will be his only career ro

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