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With the Senators in 1959, Fitz Gerald became the first ML player to hit into a triple play on Opening Day. In a 1953 game, the catcher turned a rare unassisted double play. He was one of seven brothers who barnstormed as the Traveling Fitz Gerald Basketball Team. (RM)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » June 27th, 1958: Billy Pierce of the White Sox retires 26 Washington Senators in a row before pinch-hitter Ed Fitz Gerald loops a double for the only base runner. Pierce wins 3-0.