The Yankees sweep the Angels, winning 6 – 0 and 3 – 0. Fritz Peterson and Mel Stottlemyre apply the whitewashes.
The Yankees sweep the Angels, winning 6 – 0 and 3 – 0. Fritz Peterson and Mel Stottlemyre apply the whitewashes.
Billy Williams drives in six runs to lead the Cubs to an 11 – 3 win over the Astros. Williams has four hits, including a double and homer, to give Bill Bonham his only win of the year. Ken Forsch takes the loss.
Billy Williams drives in six runs to lead the Cubs to an 11 – 3 win over the Astros. Williams has four hits, including a double and homer, to give Bill Bonham his only win of the year. Ken Forsch takes the loss.
Los Angeles Dodgers release longtime major league pitcher Hoyt Wilhelm
On July 21, 1972, the Los Angeles Dodgers release longtime major league pitcher Hoyt Wilhelm, ending the career of the 48-year-old right-hander, two days before his 49th birthday. A 21-year veteran, Wilhelm retires with 1070 appearances the most of any major league pitcher to that point. 227 saves and 143 victories. He is also the…
