The older brother of Ken Boyer and Clete Boyer, Cloyd had less success as a pitcher than his siblings did at third base. He achieved consistency, however, by compiling winning percentages of exactly .500 in three different seasons. (FK)
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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»July 31st, 1955:
Don Larsen wins 5-2, as the Yanks and Athletics collaborate for nine DPs, with the New Yorkers turning 6. Cloyd Boyer, who had 3 of his first 8 pitches
hit for HRs -- by Bauer, Mantle, and Berra -- takes the loss.