"1992 - Ed Sprague's two-run home run in the ninth inning off of Jeff Reardon gives the Blue Jays a 5-4 win to even the World Series at a game apiece. 2001 - The Braves beat the Diamondbacks, 8-1 to tie the NLCS at 1-1. Marcus Giles and Javy Lopez both homered for Atlanta while Tom Glavine allowed five hits and a run over seven innings."
"1955 - Ralph Kiner announces his retirement. He hit 369 home runs in 10 seasons. 1960 - The co-owners of the Yankees, Dan Topping and Del Webb institute a mandatory retirement age of 65 and relieve manager Casey Stengel of his duties. Stengel went 1,149-696 and won 10 American League pennants and seven World Championships during his tenure with the Yankees."
Ed Sprague hit a ninth-inning two-run homer in 1992 to even the World Series. The Braves tied the 2001 NLCS after an 8-1 win with homers by Marcus Giles and Javy Lopez and seven strong innings from Tom Glavine. The Braves lost Game 3 of the 2020 NLCS, allowing a 3-1 series lead to slip. Jimmie Foxx and Chuck Klein were named 1932 MVPs. Connie Mack retired in 1950 after 50 years managing the Philadelphia Athletics. Ralph Kiner retired in 1955 with 369 home runs. The Yankees imposed mandatory retirement in 1960 and relieved Casey Stengel. Reggie Jackson hit three consecutive homers in 1977 Game 6, and Joe Torre left the Yankees in 2007 after consistent postseason appearances.
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