September 27 in Chicago Cubs History: Ralph Kiner of the Pittsburgh Pirates becomes the first player to lead the National League in home runs for seven consecutive seas (1952)

On September 27, 1952, Ralph Kiner of the Pittsburgh Pirates becomes the first player to lead the National League in home runs for seven consecutive seasons. Kiner hits his 37th home run of the year, putting him in a season-ending tie with Hank Sauer of the Chicago Cubs…

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