June 15 in Pittsburgh Pirates History: Hank Aaron and Roberto Clemente trade grand slams in a wild battle between the Braves and Pirates (1962)

On June 15 1962 – At Forbes Field Hank Aaron and Roberto Clemente trade grand slams in a wild battle between the Braves and Pirates, but it is Clemente’s that ignites a seven-run rally in the 8th for a 9 – 8 Pirate victory. Clemente’s blast — his second grand slam this season and the fifth of his ca

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