Birthday: Willie McCovey

On July 30, 1959 Willie Lee McCovey made his major league debut against the Phillies. He was penciled into the line-up between Willie Mays and Orlando Cepeda as they faced Robin Roberts. McCovey made his mark on the game immediately, going 4 for 4 with two triples, three runs scored and another two runs driven in. He was eventually named Rookie of the Year for the 1959 season.

"Stretch" an Alabama native would go on to play 22 seasons for the Giants, Padres and A's. He was an All-Star six times and MVP of the 1969 season. He finished his career with 521 Home Runs, including 18 Grand Slams. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1986.

If he died today he would be worth 33 points for Jim.