Willie McCovey

On this date in 1978, Willie McCovey hits his 500th career home run.

"At least a dozen on each knee." - surgeries over his lifetime

Willie McCovey

On this date in 1980, Willie McCovey hits his 521st, and final, career home run. His shot ties him with Ted Williams on the all-time list.

"Guys used to kid Don Drysdale about McCovey. Willie was the one guy Don was reluctant to face. In four and a half years I played with Don, I think McCovey was the only player he was afraid of physically." - Don Sutton

Willie McCovey

On this date in 1986, Willie McCovey is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"Guys used to kid Don Drysdale about McCovey. Willie was the one guy Drysdale was reluctant to face. In four and a half years I played with Don, I think McCovey is the only player he was afraid of physically." - Don Sutton

Jerry Coleman: 1924 - 2014

 

"McCovey swings and misses. And it's fouled back."

"Grubb goes back. Back. He's under the warning track."

RIP

Willie McCovey

On this date in 1957, Willie McCovey is named the NL Rookie of the Year.

"McCovey doesn't hit any cheap ones. He does it with such authority , it seems like an act of God." - Walt Alston

Willie McCovey

On this date in 1978, Willie McCovey hits his 500th career home run.

"If you pitch to him, he'll ruin baseball. He'll hit 80 home runs." - Sparky Anderson

Willie McCovey

On this date in 1980, Willie McCovey hits his 521st and final home run tying him with Ted Williams on the all-time list.

"At least a dozen on each knee." - surgeries over his lifetime

Willie McCovey

On this date in 1986, Willie McCovey is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"There's no comparison between McCovey and anybody else in the league." - Sparky Anderson

Willie McCovey

On this date in 1959, Willie McCovey is named the NL Rookie of the Year.

"Guys used to kid Don Drysdale about McCovey. Willie was the one guy Don was reluctant to face. In four and a half years I played with Don, I think McCovey is the only player he was afraid of physically." - Don Sutton

Willie McCovey

On this date in 1978, Willie McCovey hits his 500th home run.

"If you pitch to him, he'll ruin baseball. He'd hit 80 home runs."

Willie McCovey

On this date in 1980, Willie McCovey hits his 521th and final home run tying him with Ted Williams on the all-time list.

 "At least a dozen on each knee." - surgeries over his lifetime

So Jamie gave up his 512th home run tonight!

This ties him for 21st place with Ernie Banks and Eddie Mathews for most career home runs.

Next up for Jamie is Ted Williams, Frank Thomas and Willie McCovey at 521.

Willie McCovey

On this date in 1966, Willie McCovey hits a 500 foot home run judged to be the longest ever at Candlestick Park.

"McCovey didn't hit any cheap ones." - Walt Alston

Willie McCovey

On this date in 1959, Willie McCovey makes his debut going 4 for 4 with 2 triples off Robin Roberts leading the Giants to a 7-2 win over the Phillies.

"If you pitch to him, he'll ruin baseball. He'd hit 80 home runs." - Sparky Anderson

Willie McCovey

On this date in 1978, Willie McCovey hits his 500th home run.

"Guys used to kid Don Drysdale about McCovey. Willie was the one guy Don was reluctant to face. In four and a half years I played with Don, I think McCovey is the only player he was afraid of physically." - Don Sutton

Willie McCovey

On this date in 1980, Willie McCovey hits his 521th and final career home run against Scott Sanderson of the Expos in a 3-2 Giants win. His shot ties him with Ted Williams on the all-time list.

"McCovey doesn't hit any cheap ones. He does it with such authority, it seems like an act of God." - Walter Alston

Willie McCovey

Born on today's date, Willie McCovey.

"It's at least a dozen operations on each knee."