On June 4 1903 — Against Boston‚ Pittsburgh’s Kaiser Wilhelm throws a 5 – 0 shutout‚ allowing five hits and walking none. Manager Fred Clarke goes 2 for 4 in his return...
On June 4, 1989, Barry Bonds of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits his first major league home run in a 12-3 shellacking of the Atlanta Braves . The home run is one of...
On June 4, 1953, After batting practice at Forbes Field, the Pirates and Cubs announce a shocking trade. Pittsburgh sends slugger Ralph Kiner‚ along with C Joe Garagiola‚ P Howie Pollet‚ and...
Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com On June 3, 1957 — Forbes Field’s vast centerfield expanse provides the setting for one of Willie...
June 1, 1955 In a tryout with the Pirates, a Koufax fastball broke the thumb of his catcher, and Pirate G.M. Branch Rickey (forced out of Brooklyn by Walter O’Malley four years...
On June 1, 1965, Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Bob Veale sets a franchise record by striking out 16 Philadelphia Phillies . The hard-throwing Veale wins the game, 4-0, making it 12 consecutive victories...
Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com On May 31, 1961 — A bunt single by Dick Groat and a pair of tape measure...
[adrotate banner=”42″] On May 31, 1964 — Roberto Clemente’s fifth career home run off Sandy Koufax is a game-tying, bases-empty blast of epic proportions; following immediately upon the heels of a collective...
Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com On May 31, 1958, future Hall of Famers Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews and outfielder Wes Covington...
On May 30, 1987 — At Three Rivers Stadium Twenty Five Year old Eric Davis becomes the first National League player to hit three grand slams in a month, when he takes...