Birthdays, Beatles and More !!

WELCOME
Thanks for finding my blog.  I plan on updating my trivia facts every
few days so please come back.  Most of them will deal with
baseball, music, etc.  Today we will emphasize the National Pastime.


BORN ON THE SAME DAY
In 1994 an amazing coincidence occurred in baseball when it turns out
that both MVP's that season were born on  the exact same day.
Frank Thomas of the American League  and Jeff Bagwell of the National
League were both born May 27, 1968.   Here are a few more of my
baseball favorites that were "born on the exact same day".

The Yankees Joe Pepitone and the Beatles' John Lennon(October 9, 1940)
1950's infielder Reno Bertoia and Elvis Presey (January 8, 1935)
Braodcaster Mel Allen and Teamster Jimmy Hoffa(February 14, 1913)
Marilyn Monroe (Mrs. Joe DiMaggio) and Andy Griffith (June 1, 1926)

Although They never played baseball it is interesting to note that Charles
Darwin and Abraham Lincoln were born on the exact same day,
February 12, 1809.   At least I never saw them play !!!


THE REAL FAB FOUR
After the 2008 Baseball Season both New York baseball Teams closed their
stadiums.   Because of their tradition it was the Yankees closing of their
stadium that seemed to get all the attention.  As baseball fans know it was
the home of four of baseball's greatest, Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio and Mantle.
On the other hand, the four biggest stars ever to appear at the Met's Shea
Stadium were John, Paul George and Ringo.  Here are the four baseball
parks the the "Fab Four" Appeared in.
...........................................Astrodome(1965)
...........................................Shea Stadium(1965 & 1966)
...........................................Dodger Stadium(1966)
...........................................Candlestick Park(1966)


3000th HIT
Congratulations to Derek  Jeter for getting his 3000th hit, an amazing
baseball milestone.    He joined an elite group which includes Hall Of Famer
George Brett.  On September 30, 1992, George singled for his 3000th hit
and after the applause died down he was promptly picked off first base by
pitcher Tom Fortugno. 


A BAD DAY FOR JOE !!
On July 11, 1975, Joe Torre of the New York Mets set a Major
League Record by grounding into four double plays in one game.  Mets
2nd baseman Felix Millan hit in front of him and went four for four,
all singles.   Torre promptly followed him with four easy ground balls
for the twin killings.  To this day Joe blames Felix for this dubious
feat.

Thanks.....If you have any interesting trivia facts I would be glad
to hear from you...have a great Day !!!


Richard Harris
San Antonio, Texas