March 17 in San Francisco Giants History: In a battle of Irish managers on St. Patrick’s Day, Bob O’Farrell beats John McGraw (1927)

On March 17, 1927 — In a battle of Irish managers on St. Patrick’s Day, the St. Louis Cardinals of Bob O’Farrell beat the New York Giants of John McGraw , 3 – 0, in a Grapefruit League contest. Cardinals manager O’Farrell also clouts a home run. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWd

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