| Which catcher threw out Rickey Henderson trying to steal second, just after Henderson broke Babe Ruth’s major league career record for bases on balls?
Hint: #1 His father was a scout for two orange and black major league teams, signing, among others, Gabe Kapler.
Hint: #2 His name translates roughly from the German as “love valley”.
Wednesday’s question answered:
Q. Who caught Jim Bunning‘s perfect game?
Hint: #1 He (Not Bunning) led his team in home runs for five consecutive seasons.
Hint: #2 He was the catcher for Hoyt Wilhelm’s no-hitter and his home run was not only the sole run in the entire game, it set a team record.
A. GUS TRIANDOS [SABR Bio]
– Ans. Bunning’s perfecto: 21-Jun-1964(1), Fathers’ Day. Triandos contributed 2 H to the cause.
– #1 Triandos was the O’s HR leader 1955-1959.
– #2 Wilhelm no-hit NYY on 20-Sep-1958. Triandos’ HR was his 30ththat season, more, at that point, than any other Oriole had ever hit in a year.
FCR – Andrew Jett, Waxahachie, Texas |
