Al Lary

Alfred Allen Lary (September 26, 1928 – July 9, 2001) was an American professional baseball player.

Prior to playing pro baseball, Lary had an outstanding college football career at the University of Alabama.

He signed his first contract with the Cubs before the 1951 season, spent 1953 in military service, and made his Major League debut on September 25, 1954, starting against the Cincinnati Redlegs at Wrigley Field.

Lary pitched six innings and allowed two earned runs, receiving no decision in the 4–2 Cubs victory.

Lary gave up Willie Mays' 324th career home run, a grand slam, in Candlestick Park on April 28, 1962.