June 28, 1951 At the Polo Grounds Monte Irvin clubs two homers off Ralph Branca as the New York Giants edge the Brooklyn Dodgers, 5 – 4. The second homer, a three-run shot in the 8th, gives the win to reliever Sheldon Jones. The Dodgers now lead the Giants by five games.

Today's Daily Highlights

In 1957, Cincinnati fans stuffed the All-Star ballot box so hard that Commissioner Ford Frick had to personally bench three Reds and install Stan Musial, Willie Mays, and Hank Aaron in their place. Also: Tony Gwynn announces his retirement in 2001, Hall of Famer Mickey Cochrane's passing, 12 classic broadcasts, and today's Vintage Commercial: Chiquita Bananas.

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Tony Gwynn announced his retirement on this day in 2001 — and has 46 broadcasts in our library.