Tom Cheek ended his streak of broadcasting consecutive Toronto Blue Jays games because of his father’s death. Cheek had done every game (4,306 regular season, 41 playoffs) since the team started playing in 1977.
Back in Jack
Cracker Jack has returned to Yankee Stadium. Bowing to pressure from fans and baseball purists, the Yankees brought the crunchy snack back after briefly replacing it with the competing caramel popcorn, Crunch ‘n Munch.
Royally good
With a nod toward legend-in-waiting Smarty Jones, here’s a look at the last five times a player won baseball’s Triple Crown, which includes leading the majors in HRs, RBIs, and batting average.
Keep on slugging
Atlanta Braves first baseman Julio Franco, 45, became the oldest player in major league history to hit a grand slam Thursday night. White Sox catcher Carlton Fisk held the previous record with 1991 grand slam at the age of 43.
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Year Player Team HR RBI Avg
1967 Carl Yastrzemski BOS 44 121 .326
1966 Frank Robinson BAL 49 122 .316
1956 Mickey Mantle NY 52 130 .353
1947 Ted Williams BOS 32 114 .343
1942 Ted Williams BOS 36 137 .356
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