Deion's First Game

On This Day 1989 - In his 1st game as an Atlanta Falcon ‘Neon Deion’ returned a first quarter LA Rams punt 68 yards for a touchdown. After initially bobbling the ball in the dusty baseball infield of Fulton County Stadium, Deion bounced off would-be tacklers, and weaved his way to the end zone. Did you know that just 5 days earlier Deion hit a home run as a member of the New York Yankees? He became the 1st person to ever score a NFL TD & hit a homer in the Majors during the same week.

Free Issue of The Amazing Blaze Zine going to the 1st person who can name both the Punter & The Pitcher who gave up Deion’s Scores.

Only Homer Ever Hit In Shorts

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While taking part in the infamous Bermuda Shorts experiment of 1976, Chicago White Sox 2nd Baseman Jack Brohamer hit a Homer off Baltimore Orioles pitcher Rudy May during an 11-10 Chicago win. In fact, Jack had 5 r.b.i over the three games the Sox sported shorts, the most of any other pale hose player.

Florida Marlins First Hit

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Wishing Bret Barberie a Happy Birthday. Did you know that Bret recorded the 1st hit in Florida Marlins franchise history? Batting in the two hole for the Marlins on April 5th, 1993, he singled off Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Orel Hersheiser. Can anybody name who scored the 1st run in Marlins history?

Double Whammy - Tony Cloninger July 3rd,1966

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Tony Cloninger remains the only MLB Pitcher to have hit 2 Grand Slams in one game. Back on July 3rd, 1966 Tony accumulated 9 RBI’s in an Atlanta Braves 17-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants. He wasn’t too shabby on the mound that day either pitching a complete game while giving up 7 hits, and striking out 5. The 9 RBI’s is two better than any other pitcher has recorded. Tony finished 1966 batting .234 with 23 rbi’s and 5 homers. R.I.P.

Joe Hits Grounders

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On July 21st, 1975 Joe Torre grounded into 4 straight double plays. What’s funny is that batting ahead of the Mets Catcher that day was second baseman Felix Millan, who happened to hit 4 singles, only to be put out at 2nd on each of Joe’s grounders. Torre ranks 16th all-time with 284 GIDP.

'Mr. Marlin' Jeff Conine

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April 5th, 1993 - In the inaugural game of the Florida Marlins Outfielder Jeff Conine went 4 for 4. The man they call ‘Mr. Marlin’ also recorded the first stolen base in Marlins history during their 6-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers that day. Happy Birthday Jeff !!

1991 NHL Expansion Draft - Sharks select Pat Falloon

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On June 22nd, 1991 the Expansion San Jose Sharks selected RW Pat Falloon with the 2nd overall selection in the NHL Draft. Pat would have the best statistical season of his career, with 59 points. (25 goals, & 34 assists) I was scrolling through YouTube the other day when I came across this gem, and decided take a ride on the ‘Fintastic Voyage’ your 1991-92 San Jose Sharks Inagural Season team video. Highly recommended!! The Sharks finished 17-58-5. Good for a last place finish of 39 points. It’s tough being the new guy sometimes.

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