1987 Event Andy Van Slyke home runs off R. McDowell in both ends of double header 1971 Death Donald Dexter Van Slyke, U.S. chemist (Cyanosis), dies at 88 1960 Birthday Andy Van Slyke, born in Utica, New York, professional baseball player, outfielder, played for the St. Louis Cardinals, coached first base for the Detroit Tigers 1883 Birthday Donald Dexter Van Slyke, U.S. chemist, Micromanometric analysis