WebJul 23, 2024 · Written by Helen Ross @helen_pgatour. Chris Perry had more than a passing interest in Saturday’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. Granted, he was only 7 years old ... WebGaylord Perry, the Hall of Fame spitballer, can be heard telling a favorite with a simple internet search. ... “There’ll be a man on the moon before Gaylord Perry hits a home run.” ...

Gaylord Perry, spitball-throwing Hall of Famer, dies at 84

WebGaylord Jackson Perry (September 15, 1938-December 1, 2024) was the first pitcher to win the CY Young Award in both leagues when he won it in Cleveland in 1972 and again in San Diego in 1978. As is the case with most pitchers, Gaylord was less than adept at the plate, so much so manager Al Dark quipped in 1963, “They’ll put a man on the ... WebDec 1, 2024 · Dark replied, “No way, there’ll be a man on the moon before Gaylord Perry hits a home run.” Fast-forward to July 20, 1969. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were preparing to make man’s... gws ips-s1

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WebJun 7, 2013 · Manager Alvin Dark jokingly said something about pitcher Gaylord Perry in 1963, “There would be a man on the moon before Gaylord Perry would hit a home run.” Well, he was right! On July 20, 1969, Gaylord Perry hit a homerun in the third inning off of Dodgers’ pitcher Claude Osteen. After Neil Armstrong landed on the moon! WebDec 2, 2024 · Gaylord Perry won more games than any pitcher in the 1960s and '70s combined. It took three attempts, but Perry was voted into the Hall of Fame in 1991. "He was tough,'' Hall of Fame outfielder ... WebDec 2, 2024 · Dark says there will be a man on the moon before Perry hits his first big league home run. Five years later, we land a man on the moon. And just minutes later, Perry hits his first home run?! gws in texting