Friday, August 23, 2024

Happy # 76 Ron Blomberg (the first DH)

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We say happy birthday to Ron Blomberg.    Ron was born in Atlanta, GA on this day in 1948 and made his debut with the Yankees in 1969.

He played 8 seasons with the Yankees and White Sox:  .293 over 461 games. 

Ron made history on opening day of the 1973 season.   He was the first DH to come to bat that year.   He walked against Luis Tiant in a big first inning rally.
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