George Alusik
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George Joseph Alusik (February 11, 1935 – April 20, 2018) was an
Kansas City Athletics
(1962–1964).
Born in
Tacoma Giants
.
Until
Frank Thomas
broke the record for home runs in consecutive games by an Athletics player, Alusik was one of three Athletics players who held the record of hitting home runs in five consecutive games.
On August 26, 1962, Alusik broke up a perfect game in the 9th inning against Twins pitcher Jack Kralick. Alusik also beat Kralick with a two-run home run on August 8, 1962.[1]
Alusik's Topps 1962 Rookie card was featured in the 2000 film Skipped Parts as part of a baby's mobile at the end of the film.[2]
Alusik died April 20, 2018.[3]
References
- ^ "George Alusik". Retrieved June 3, 2014.
- ^ Mark Armour (April 19, 2017). "Skipped Parts". Society of American Baseball Research. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ George Alusik Obituary
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
