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When Ward homered in the last game of the 1953 season, it was the 1,197th home run hit in the big leagues that year, then a ML record. The ball and the bat used by Ward were sent to the Hall of Fame.

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The 6'4" lefthanded batter, who strongly resembled actor Gregory Peck, led the Western League in 1947 in runs, triples, and RBI. (RTM)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » May 7, 1948: At Chicago, the Dodgers use eight hits, three errors and one four walks to subdue to Cubs, 9–5. Preston Ward's bases loaded triple off Ralph Hamner following three walks is the key blow. Hugh Casey wins with five innings of shutout relief. » June 4, 1953: Pittsburgh trades OF Ralph Kiner, along with C Joe Garagiola, P Howie Pollet, and OF Catfish Metkovich to Chicago (NL) for C Toby Atwell, P Bob Schultz, 1B Preston Ward, 3B George Freese, OF Bob Addis, OF Gene Hermanski, and $150,000. » May 24, 1955: After losing 11 straight games, the Pirates rout the Dodgers 15–1, their highest score in 172 games. Tomorrow they will sink to the cellar. Bob Friend, who pitches the last four 1/3 innings in relief of starter Vern Law, is the winner. Preston Ward has a single, triple and home run to pace the Corsairs. » May 16, 1956: The Pirates trade 1B Preston Ward to the Indians for C Hank Foiles. » May 15, 1957: With the May 15 deadline to cut rosters to 25 players, a number of veterans are handed their walking papers. Among them are: pitchers Ellis Kinder and Jim McDonald, OF Bob Kennedy (White Sox), 1B Preston Ward (Indians), 1B Eddie Robinson (Tigers). » June 15, 1958: The Indians trade OF Roger Maris, 1B Preston Ward, and LHP Dick Tomanek to the Athletics for 1B Vic Power and SS Woodie Held. Insiders fear the worst: that A's president Arnold Johnson will follow script and put Maris in Yankee pinstripes. » September 9, 1958: Athletics 1B Preston Ward hits three home runs in a row in an 8–6 win against Baltimore.