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Hofman, the nephew of Circus Solly Hofman, had nine career pinch HR. A useful utility infielder who even made 26 appearances at catcher, he continued to show versatility later when, as a coach for budget-minded Charles O. Finley, he doubled as the Oakland A's traveling secretary. (RTM)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » May 10, 1953: Pittsburgh IF Eddie O'Brien and Johnny O'Brien become the first twins to play for the same team in the same game, when Johnny enters the nitecap of a Giants game on defense and Eddie later pinch runs. But the Giants take the twinbill, 4–0, behind Sal Maglie's 3-hitter, and 3–2. In game 2, Jim Hearn comes within two outs of his 13th straight over the Pirates, but falters and Frank Hiller wins in relief. Bobby Hofman's pinch home run in the 9th wins it. » September 4, 1953: Despite consecutive HRs by Wes Westrum, Al Corwin, and Whitey Lockman in the 3rd, the Giants lose to the Dodgers 8-6 in a game marred by beanballs and disagreements on calls. Following a Clem Labine brushback on Giants IF Bobby Hofman, Larry Jansen throws at Duke Snider and Roy Campanella in the 8th. » June 20, 1954: Bobby Hofman, Wes Westrum, and Dusty Rhodes hit consecutive HRs in the sixth inning, as the Giants defeat St. Louis to stay 1/2 game ahead of the Dodgers. » May 27, 1955: Bobby Hofman of the Giants hits his 3rd pinch-hit home run of the year, and 9th of his career, tying him with Cy Williams for the record. The Giants trip the Dodgers 3–1. » September 25, 1955: Bobby Hofman underscores the tone of the season for the Giants as he lines into a season-ending triple play against the Phillies in a 3-1 loss. The Giants win the opener 5-2, as Willie Mays belts his 51st HR of the year.