June 23 in Boston Red Sox History: Dick Stuart as “Dr. Strange Glove” sets fielding record (1963)

On June 23 1963 — A major league fielding record is set by Boston’s 1B Dick Stuart as “Dr. Strange Glove” handles three 1st-inning grounders and tosses to P Bob Heffner for putouts each time. Stuart’s teammates and Fenway Park fans give him a standing ovation. The Yankees beat the Sox, 8 – 0. Heffne

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