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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Frosty's birthday


Would have turn 91 today

Forrest Edward Kennedy

Positions: First Baseman and Third Baseman
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
5-10, 190lb (178cm, 86kg)
Born: March 20, 1926
Died: June 5, 1998 (Aged 72-077d) in Covina, CA
Full Name: Forrest Edward Kennedy Jr.
Nicknames: Frosty

For the record
One of only 14 men to ever hit 60 home runs in a single season. Hit his 60th in his last at bat in his last game in 1956 for the Plainview Ponies.

Batted over .400 twice during ten year career.

Had a fourty consecutive game hitting streak

Players he's played against;
Frank Robinson, Pete Rose, Tommy Lasorda.

His picture and stats are on display at the Baseball HOF in Cooperstown, NY.
60 Homers Club

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