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Al Downing was a pitcher in MLB for four teams from 1961 to 1977. He was an All-Star, a 20-game winner, and allowed Hank Aaron's 715th home run.
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26 de jul. de 2024 · Al Downing Bio. Nombre Completo: Alphonso Erwin Downing; Nacido: 6/28/1941 en Trenton, NJ; Universidad: Rider; Debut: 7/19/1961
28 de feb. de 2020 · On a perfect January day in Southern California, Al Downing reflected on a lifetime of memories, spanning more than seven decades and extending from the East Coast to his current home near Pasadena. For the first African American pitcher in Yankees history, the journey began in Trenton, New Jersey.
15 de feb. de 2024 · April 8, 1974: Hank Aaron hits career home run #715 off Dodgers pitcher Al Downing to pass Babe Ruth and become the all time home run king.
23 de ene. de 2021 · Al Downing of the Los Angeles Dodgers was removed during the fourth inning of a start against the Atlanta Braves on April 8, 1974. Earlier in the inning, he had allowed Hank Aaron’s 715th home...
12 de nov. de 2023 · Al Downing became the first Black pitcher in Yankees history when he took the mound on July 19, 1961, the beginning of a 17-year career in The Show.
