May 11 in Dodgers History: Ernie Banks hits a grand slam – the first of five on the year (1955)

On May 11, 1955 –At Wrigley Field, with the help of an Ernie Banks grand slam in the first off Russ Myers, Chicago snaps Brooklyn’s 11-game winning streak, 10-8. The bases-filled homer will be Mr. Cub’s first of five on the year.​

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