Years before becoming one of baseball’s most recognizable managers, Tommy Lasorda finally got the start he had spent nearly a decade chasing. What followed was a chaotic first inning filled with wild pitches, a collision at home plate, and a decision that revealed just how badly he wanted to stay on the mound.
🕵️ Inside The Original Newspaper Coverage you’ll learn:
How one inning tied an unwanted major league record
The play that left Lasorda needing stitches
The plea Lasorda made before being removed
🕵️ Replay Today: June 17, 1971
Travel back 55 years ago to the day, and experience baseball as fans saw it that day with one original newspaper page featuring:
27-year-old Expos hurler overpowers Padres
Braves hold off Cubs
Reds triumph over Cardinals in pitchers’ duel
The Full Story Is In The Original Coverage
The headlines, box scores, league leaders, and details modern recaps often leave behind are waiting below.
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