Ken Harrelson

Ken “Hawk” Harrelson of the Kansas City A’s becomes baseball’s first free agent

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On August 21, 1967, Ken “Hawk” Harrelson of the Kansas City A’s becomes baseball’s first free agent when he is “fired” by team owner Charlie Finley. Harrelson had drawn the wrath of Finley by allegedly referring to him as a “menace” to baseball. Remaining unemployed for only a few days, Harrelson will sign on with…

Jim Maloney, who gave up nine hits on the 16th, allows just two hits, as the Reds beat the Giants, 2 – 0. Maloney pitches hitless ball over the last seven innings.

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Jim Maloney, who gave up nine hits on the 16th, allows just two hits, as the Reds beat the Giants, 2 – 0. Maloney pitches hitless ball over the last seven innings.