On This Date In Baseball-June 23
Posted by admin | Under MLB Tuesday Jun 23, 2009On June 23, 1988, Billy Martin is fired for the fifth time as manager of the New York Yankees
On June 23, 1981, the Pawtucket Red Sox andRochester Red Wings complete the longest game in professional baseball history. Dave Koza’s bases-loaded single in the bottom of the 33rd inning gives Pawtucket a 3-2 win
On June 23, 1973, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ken Brett  hits a home run in the fourth consecutive game he pitches, setting a major league record.
On June 23, 1971, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Rick Wise puts on an awesome one-man display in pitching a 4-0 victory. Wise no-hits a powerful Cincinnati Reds’ lineup, which features Johnny Bench and Pete Rose. Wise also becomes the first man to hit two home runs while pitching a no-hitter
On June 23, 1963, New York Mets’ outfielder Jimmy Piersall celebrates his 100th career home run by running the bases backward. Piersall’s stunt angers Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Dallas Green and Commissioner Ford Frick
On June 23, 1950, the Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees combine to hit a major league record 11 home runs. The Tigers win the game, 10-9, before a crowd of over 51,000 at Briggs Stadium
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