June 27 in Oakland Athletics History: John Quinn becomes the oldest player to hit a home run in major league history (1930)

On June 27, 1930, At Philadelphia’s Shibe Park, 46-year-old Philadelphia Athletics pitcher John Quinn becomes the oldest player to hit a home run in major league history. Quinn, who connects for his solo shot against Clyde Kimsey the St. Louis Browns , also picks up the victory- in the 8-3 win, one

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