THIS DATE IN NY GIANTS HISTORY: JULY 5, 1945 Posted on July 5, 2022 by pologrounds July 5, 1945At the Polo Grounds‚ Giants’ 18-year old rookie Whitey Lockman homers in his first major league at bat. The lefty-swinging center fielder goes deep off George Dockins in the 7-5 loss to the Cardinals.(Nationalpastime.com)