OF 1927-1985. Hit a home run in his first at-bat…and his second, making him the only big leaguer to accomplish this feat. C, b. 1929. These players are perhaps most remembered for the unique circumstances surrounding their departures from the field. Clarke had been on the bench for five years, and was only 65, when he surprised everyone by announcing his intention to retire. His motivation came from his passion to become an advocate for the United States’ entry into the League of Nations. Pignatano was a relatively unknown backup catcher who batted .234 lifetime in 307 games. He accomplished a rare feat in his last at-bat when he hit into a triple play. RHP, b. 1923. This Hall of Fame pitcher smacked the only home run of his career in his first at-bat in the big leagues. 3B, b. 1958. Became the 47th player to homer in his first at-bat when he stroked one off Texas’ Charlie Hough on September 20, 1981.