On May 11, 2000, for only the second time in their major league careers, brothers Aaron and Brett Boone both homered in the same game, with each playing a starring role for his club. But after nine innings of momentum swings, it was Aaron Boone’s dramatic two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth that gave Cincinnati a 10-9 walk-off victory—and touched off a celebration few at Cinergy Field would soon forget.
🕵️ Inside The Original Newspaper Coverage you’ll learn:
Why Aaron nearly missed first base.
Brett's incredible night deserved a better ending.
The postgame ritual the Reds were excited to be performing once again
🕵️ Replay Today: July 18, 1976
Travel back 50 years ago to the day, and experience baseball as fans saw it that day with one original newspaper page featuring:
a milestone managerial win in LA
double digit leads for both AL leaders
a rookie takes a no-hitter into the sixth
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