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Dave Van Gorder’s First Home Run

  • 1985
  • Debuts & Firsts

Dave Van Gorder Hits His First Home Run

Reds 8 - Phillies 2 in Philadelphia

May 8, 1985: Dave Van Gorder hit his first career home run against the Phillies at Veterans Stadium. He hit a 3-run home run off John Denny driving in Dave Concepcion and Ron Oester in T6. He ended his career with 3 home runs and 38 RBIs.