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Strohs
01-09-2002, 03:07 PM
Who are the only 2 players who have hit 2 or more home runs in one game on their birthday twice?
Duque
01-09-2002, 03:20 PM
For some reason, Chipper Jones comes to mind.
Strohs
01-09-2002, 03:36 PM
No, good guess, he has had some big games on his birthday, but 2001 was the only year he hit 2 homers.
Gummo
01-09-2002, 05:47 PM
Joe Morgan comes to mind for some reason
Strohs
01-09-2002, 08:08 PM
Not Joe Morgan.
Xanadu Dragon
01-09-2002, 08:58 PM
Carlos May wore his birthday on his back - "May 17" (I believe). So, could you say that everyday he homered, his birthday was in play? :stinker:
Gummo
01-09-2002, 09:15 PM
From what I remember Andy Messersmith's number was also 17. His nickname was Channel. When the Braves signed him Turner tried to get his nickname on his jersey rather than his last name. WTBS in Atlanta at the time was Channel 17.
Xanadu Dragon
01-09-2002, 09:23 PM
Actually, I think Ted paid him to do that - - it wasn't his nickname.
Strohs
01-09-2002, 11:05 PM
To narrow it down, both these guys played for the Dodgers, both went by a 4 letter first name and both had a 6 letter last name.
Duque
01-09-2002, 11:06 PM
Duke Snider and Mike Piazza?
Strohs
01-09-2002, 11:17 PM
Duke Snider is one.
Xanadu Dragon
01-09-2002, 11:19 PM
T-Bone?

John Shelby?
Xanadu Dragon
01-09-2002, 11:20 PM
Never mind! :loud: T-Bone was born in Feb. Just looked.
Xanadu Dragon
01-09-2002, 11:22 PM
Babe Herman?
Strohs
01-09-2002, 11:31 PM
Not Babe Herman.
Xanadu Dragon
01-09-2002, 11:38 PM
Burt Hooten? Just kidding............I yield.
BBapplepie
01-10-2002, 07:23 AM
Eric Karros?
Xanadu Dragon
01-10-2002, 08:05 AM
Originally posted by BBapplepie
Eric Karros?

Check his birthday.
BBapplepie
01-10-2002, 08:14 AM
Steve I did, he debut Sept 1. Good catch
BBapplepie
01-10-2002, 08:56 AM
Rube Walker or maybe Babe Phelps
Strohs
01-10-2002, 09:19 AM
More recent than Walker or Phelps.
Strohs
01-10-2002, 09:53 PM
This guy had a really big hit with the Dodgers.
Xanadu Dragon
01-10-2002, 10:13 PM
Kirk Gibson?
Strohs
01-10-2002, 10:59 PM
Kirk Gibson it is.