June 23 in Yankees History: Tigers and Yankees combine to hit a record Eleven home runs – a major league record (1950)

On June 23 1950 — Eleven home runs – a major league record – drive in all the runs scored in a 10 – 9 Tiger win over the Yankees before 51,000 Detroit fans. Detroit has four home runs in the 4th inning as Dizzy Trout, Jerry Priddy, Vic Wertz and Hoot Evers connect. Pitcher Trout’s home run, off Tomm

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