March 22 in Yankees History: Rookie outfielder Pete Reiser starts his second spring training game for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1939)

On March 22, 1939 — Brooklyn Dodger, 20 year old rookie outfielder Pete Reiser starts his second spring training game. After going 0 for 3 yesterday against the Yankees, Reiser belts a home run in his first at bat against the Cardinals, and follows with a walk and two singles. He will have 10 straig

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