May 24 in Dodgers History: Carl Furillio hits the first pinch hit homerun in first inning (1947)

On May 24 1947, at Ebbets Field Carl Furillo pinch hits for Gene Hermanski in the first inning and hits a three-run homer as a pinch-hitter in the first inning. Skeeter Newsome’s third career homer in 5 years ties the game in the 8th and the Phils win it in 10 innings‚ 4 – 3. The unusual substitutio

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