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January 9
Daily Rewind - January 9 - The original Homerun Derby
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For today, January 9, we are highlight the Homerun Derby, aired in 1960, it was filmed at Wrigley Field in LA, featuring: Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, Eddie Mathews, Duke Snider, Dick Stuart, Gus Triandos, Frank Robinson, Wally Post, Jim Lemon, Harmon Killebrew, Jackie Jensen, Gil Hodges, Bob Cerv, Ken Boyer, Bob Allison, Ernie Banks, Rocky Colavito and Al Kaline! Check it out below and re watch the series!
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TODAY ON THE DAILY HIGHLIGHT
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Today’s Highlighted Reel:
Jackie Robinson Radio Show Episode 110 David Julio
Homerun Derby Episode One: Mickey Mantle vs Willie Mays
Sam Crawford - Glory of Their Times
Born on January 9, 1936 . . . Ralph Terry, Terry could have been remembered only as the man who gave up Bill Mazeroski’s legendary Series-winning homer in 1960, but he redeemed himself with an All-Star season in 1962 that was capped by an outstanding World Series. (Audio Highlight: Ralph Terry on Tops on Sports)
January 9, 1952 — The U.S. Marines announce they will recall Boston Red Sox star Ted Williams into active duty to serve in the Korean War. Williams will play briefly during the 1952 season but will not return to the Red Sox lineup on a full-time basis until late in 1953. (Audio highlights: TED WILLIAMS Interviewed by Leo Cloutier in 1972)
January 9, 1960 — In the first episode of Home Run Derby ever aired, Mickey Mantle overcomes an 8-2 deficit to beat Giants superstar Willie Mays, 9-8, when he goes deep in the bottom of the ninth at LA’s Wrigley Field.
January 9, Cooperstown calls – 1980 Duke Snider and Al Kaline; 1989 Johnny Bench and Carl Yastrzemski ; 1990, Jim Palmer & Joe Morgan; 2007 Tony Gwynn & Cal Ripken Jr; 2012 Barry Larkin
(Audio highlights: to many to list on these greats!)
Passed away . . . Bob Bailey came into the majors with the moniker of “Bonus Baby”, a nickname bestowed upon him for his record $175,000 bonus given to him by the Pirates in 1961 when he signed his first major league contract. Bailey would go on to have a solid 17-year major league career, but with his record payout in ‘61 it was one that was considered full of unfulfilled potential. (Audio highlights: June 22, 1969 Game he became first Expo to hit two homeruns in a game)
HIGHLIGHTED GAME OF THE DAY:
1941 All Star Game - Ted Williams jolts the National League.
Trivia:
Which Braves pitcher won his first seven NLDS decisions?
Tom Glavine
Steve Avery
Greg Maddux
John Smoltz
Hint: The answer is below
MILESTONES
Birthday Boys!
Dick Enberg, Ivan deJesus, Jay Powell and Ralph Terry
Passings.
Bill Terry, Bob Bailey, Dave Roberts, Don Landrum, Johnny Temple, Spud Chandler and Stan Spence (Audio highlight: Bill Terry on hitting 400, check it out)
Quote of the day:
Baseball is a ballet without music. Drama without words. A carnival without kewpie dolls. Baseball is continuity. Pitch to pitch. Inning to inning. Season to season.
Hall of Fame broadcaster, Ernie Harwell
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Trivia Answer: John Smoltz
