On May 9, 1987, with a strong wind helping fly balls carry at Comiskey Park, the Orioles pounded the White Sox 15-6 in a game overflowing with power. Amid the offensive explosion, Eddie Murray accomplished a feat no switch hitter had ever managed before, adding another remarkable chapter to one of baseball's greatest careers.
🕵️ Inside The Original Newspaper Coverage you’ll learn:
Jim Fregosi’s post-game quip after Baltimore's barrage.
Which legend Murray was rapidly chasing.
Which player’s towering blast reached Comiskey's roof.
🕵️ Replay Today: July 7, 1971
Travel back 55 years ago to the day, and experience baseball as fans saw it that day with one original newspaper page featuring:
who did — and didn’t — make the All-Star Game starting lineup
which pitcher notched their 14th win
which All-Star starter had only recently climbing above the .200 mark
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