David Clyde, who had been drafted first overall earlier in the month, makes his debut with the Texas Rangers

David Clyde, who had been drafted first overall earlier in the month, makes his debut with the Texas Rangers

On June 27, 1973, Twenty days after pitching his high school team, Houston’s Westchester High School to a state championship, 18-year-old David Clyde, who had been drafted first overall in the 1973 amateur draft earlier in the month, makes his debut with the Texas Rangers. The largest crowd of the year pack Arlington Stadium, a…

Buzz Capra pitches four innings of no-hit relief against the Phillies after attended his dad’s funeral in Illinois.

Buzz Capra pitches four innings of no-hit relief against the Phillies after attended his dad’s funeral in Illinois.

On June 27, 1973 In the opener of a twin bill at Shea Stadium, Buzz Capra pitches four innings of no-hit relief against the Philadelphia Phillies to get the save for starter George Stone as the Mets beat the Phillies, 7-6. A few hours earlier, the 25 year-old right-handed reliever had attended his dad’s funeral…

Joe Torre, who hits for the cycle in a 15-4 win over the Pirates

Joe Torre, who hits for the cycle in a 15-4 win over the Pirates

[adrotate banner=”41″] On June 27, 1973 At Three Rivers Stadium, Joe Torre, hits for the cycle, the St Louis Cardinals tally 22 hits to roll over the Pittsburgh Pirates, 15 – 4. Torre hits a double in the 1st, homers in the 3rd, and triples in the 4th. After hitting into a double play, and…