May 17 in Philadelphia Phillies History: Phillies outfielder Billy Hamilton becomes the first player to have hit both a leadoff and walk-off home run in the same game when (1893)

On May 17, 1893 –Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Billy Hamilton becomes the first player to have hit both a leadoff and walk-off home run in the same game when he blasts a two-run round-tripper off Al Maul, giving the team an 11-9 victory over Washington at the Philadelphia Baseball Grounds. The 27

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