
June 28, 1959 Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Wally Post becomes the first major leaguer to throw out two runners from the outfield in one inning as his team loses to the Giants, 6 – 0. In the bottom of the first, the Phillies' outfielder nails Orlando Cepeda at second base and then starts a 9-6-3 double play on Daryl Spencer's fly ball to right field.
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.