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Drafted by the New York Yankees in 1952, Throneberry made his major-league debut in September 1955. He made it back to the majors for good in 1958, and although he possessed good power—his swing drew comparisons to Mickey Mantle—he showed a tendency to strike out and difficulty fielding his position. As a result, Throneberry spent two seasons on the Yankees' bench before being included in a 6-player trade for Kansas City Athletics power-hitting outfielder Roger MarisRoger Maris ( September 10, 1934 December 14, 1985), American baseball player of Croatian origin is remembered for breaking Babe Ruth's 34-year-old single-season home run record in 1961. His record 61 home runs stood until 1998, when Mark McGwire and Samm after the 1959See also 1958 in sports, other events of 1959, 1960 in sports and the list of 'years in sports'. Auto Racing Stock car racing: Lee Petty won the inaugural Daytona 500 NASCAR Championship — Lee Petty Indianapolis 500 — Rodger Ward USAC Racing — Rodger Ward season.
After a little more than one full season on Kansas City's bench, filling in at first base and right fieldA right fielder abbreviated RF is the outfielder in baseball who plays defense in right field (e. Roberto Clemente was a right fielder"). In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the right fielder is assigned the number 9. Outfielders must, Kansas City traded Throneberry to the Baltimore OriolesBaseball teams For the 1901-02 American League team known as the Baltimore Orioles see New York Yankees. There were also a 19th-century National League team and a 20th-century minor league team named the Baltimore Orioles . For the bird the team is named for outfielder Gene Stephens in June 1961See also 1960 in sports, other events of 1961, 1962 in sports and the list of 'years in sports'. Auto Racing Stock car racing: Marvin Panch won the Daytona 500 NASCAR Championship Ned Jarrett Indianapolis 500 A. Foyt USAC Racing A. Foyt won the driving ch. Less than a year later, Baltimore traded Throneberry to the Mets for a player to be named later and cash.
With the Mets, Throneberry got his first chance as a big-league regular, and he responded by hitting .244 with 16 home runIn baseball, a home run is a base hit in which the batter is able to circle all the bases, ending at home plate and scoring a run, with no errors on the play that result in the batter achieving extra bases. Home runs are among the most popular aspects ofs and 49 RBI. However, he committed 17 errors at first base and his fielding percentage of .981 would not be equaled by a major-league regular first baseman until Cesar Cedeno fielded .981 in 1979See also 1978 in sports, other events of 1979, 1980 in sports and the list of 'years in sports'. Auto Racing Stock car racing: NASCAR Championship Richard Petty Richard Petty won the Daytona 500 CART Racing (replaced USAC): Rick Mears won the season champ for the Houston AstrosBaseball teams The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team based in Houston, Texas. They are in the Central Division of the National League. Founded 1962 ( National League expansion) Formerly known as Houston Colt. 45s ( 1962- 1964). The team chan.
Throneberry's baserunning was also suspect. On June 17, Throneberry hit a triple against the Chicago Cubs but was called out for not touching first base. In a famous story, manager Casey Stengel came out to argue the call, but was told by the umpire that Throneberry missed second base as well. (In another version of the story, Stengel was told by his first-base coach.) The next batter hit a home run, prompting Stengel to come out of the dugout and point at all four bases. Throneberry's mistake proved costly, as the Cubs won the game 8-7.
Throneberry, who facetiously came to be known as Marvelous Marv, maintained a sense of humor about his play and became a favorite with fans and the media. However, a disagreement the following year over his 1963 salary led to his abrupt retirement at age 29.
Throneberry later became one of the original spokespeople for Miller Lite beer in the early 1980s. Throneberry's most famous line: "If I do for Lite what I did for baseball, I'm afraid their sales will go down."
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