HALL OF FAME -- January 1

Which Hall of Famer was the first to hit two grand slams in a game?

A. Babe Ruth
B. Rogers Hornsby
C. Joe Jackson
D. Lou Gehrig
E. Tony Lazzeri



BASEBALL BIRTHDAYS -- January 1
Hank Greenberg (HOF)
Tim Keefe (HOF)
La Marr Hoyt (All-Star)
Tony Lazzeri (HOF)






E. On May 24, 1936, Tony Lazzeri became the first player in major league history to record two grand slams in a single game. "Push 'em Up" Tony batted in 11 runs during the game. And in Game 2 of that year's Fall Classic, he hit another grand slam as the Yankees beat the Giants in six games.