July 29 in Pittsburgh Pirates History: 41-year-old Honus Wagner becomes the oldest player in the history of the modern era to hit a grand slam (1915)

On July 29, 1915, At Forbes Field, Pittsburgh Pirates 41-year-old Honus Wagner becomes the oldest player in the history of the modern era to hit a grand slam when he connects off Robins hurler Jeff Pfeffer for a grand slam in the eighth inning. Wagner’s home run, an inside-the-park shot, helps Pitts

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