1962: The Giants beat the Dodgers 6-4 and won the National League pennant on the final day of the season. The Giants beat the Dodgers 6-4 and won the National League pennant on the final day of the season. 1990: First baseman Cecil Fielder became the 11th player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs in a season. First baseman Cecil Fielder became the 11th player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs in a season. Three athletes who really stood out on this day over the years were Kelly Slater, Miguel Cabrera, and Tom Brady.