July 31 in San Francisco Giants History: Milwaukee Braves first baseman Joe Adcock suffers a broken arm exactly one year after hitting four home runs in a game (1955)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On July 31, 1955, Milwaukee Braves first baseman Joe Adcock suffers a broken arm exactly one year after hitting four home runs in a game. Adcock is injured on a pitch thrown by Jim Hearn of the Giants, forcing him to the sidelines for the rest of the season. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWl

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