August 27 in San Francisco Giants History: Danny O’Connell’s solo home run, his second of the game. It was the first time he hit two homers in a game. (1955)

August 27, 1955 – In 11 innings at the Polo Grounds, the Braves completed a three-game sweep of the New York Giants on Danny O’Connell’s solo home run, his second of the game. It was the first time he hit two homers in a game.

More San Francisco Giants history & fan-cave gifts →

Source: Historical record