Retired for years and picked up as depth, Jerry Grote shocked everyone on June 3, 1981 by powering the Royals past the Mariners, 12–9. The 38-year-old catcher drove in a club-record seven runs with a single, double, and his first home run since 1976. What began as insurance turned into one of the most improbable nights of the season.
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