The pursuit of historic Baseballs was alive and well in the 50's. Featured above is a early August 1957 AP press photo of Gil Hodges with the Chicago Cubs fan who snagged Gil's record 13th career grand slam. (eBay link) (boxscore link) Per the descriptor on the reverse:
Gil Hodges gets ball he hit for record 13th grand slam yesterday from Robert Chilla, 28, who recovered it in left field bleachers. Chilla got new ball in exchange.
The blast came off of lefty pitcher Dick Littlefield during the fifth inning. Below are more links to check out:
- This Day in Dodgers History: In 1995 Japanese All-Star Hideo Nomo wins his first Major League game after five no-decisions.