Tag: Brooks Lawrence

Baseball History: One Swing Links Three Players

Cincinnati Reds righthander Brooks Lawrence was poised to earn his 14th straight win without a loss 59 years ago this week. With one out in the ninth inning, the Reds led the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on July 21, 1956. Lawrence faced future National Baseball Hall of Fame legend Roberto Clemente. With one swing, Clemente would […]