Tony Lazzeri Record Setting Night

Tony Lazzeri Record Setting Night

On May 24, 1936, Tony Lazzeri became the first player in Major League history to connect for two grand slams during the same game. What follows below is the entire Sporting News article which appeared after this fabulous slugging feat.

"You (Tony Lazzeri) have shown that you are our most valuable player. When you were out of the game we could not win. Miller Huggins put you on second when we were playing those five games with the Athletics and your playing and the inspiration you gave us made us win all but one of the series. We would be in second place today if it were not for you." - Mark Koenig in 1929 (National Baseball Hall of Fame Website)

The Sporting News (June 1936)

The Sporting News (June 1936)

Tony Lazzeri Record Setting Night | Historical Baseball Articles

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Do you know who was the first National League player to hit two slams in the same game? How about the first pitcher with two slams? Read our 2 Grand Slams in 1 Game page to find out the answers and learn much more about this fabulous feat.

When Tony Lazzeri "belted home 11 tallies" in this game he set a new American League record for runs batted in during a game - a record that stands to this day!

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