1976 – Major League owners announce that spring training will not open until a new labor contract is agreed upon.
1976 – Major League owners announce that spring training will not open until a new labor contract is agreed upon.
Mike Scott of Pepperdine University pitches a 3 – 0 perfect game against California Lutheran University
1976 – Mike Scott of Pepperdine University pitches a 3 – 0 perfect game against California Lutheran University. He will be selected in the 2nd round of the June draft.
The Atlanta Braves send Valentine’s Day cards to their season-ticket holders and the media
1976 – The Atlanta Braves send Valentine’s Day cards to their season-ticket holders and the media. The Braves finished in fifth place in 1975, 40 1/2 games behind the Cincinnati Reds. Atlanta will finish this season in last place, 32 games behind Cincinnati, but they are first in rhyming. Their card reads: “Rose is a Red Morgan’s one, too. They finished first, Like we wanted to. But last year’s behind us; We’re happy to say. Now we’re tied for first, Happy Valentine’s Day.”
Lance Berkman is born in Waco, TX.
1976 – Lance Berkman is born in Waco, TX. The Rice grad was a major power source with the Astros, leading the league in RBIs in 2002. In 12 seasons (1999-2010), he batted .296 while powering 326 home runs and driving in 1090 runs. He hit .321 with six homers in postseason play.
Oscar Charleston is selected for the Hall of Fame by the Special Committee on the Negro Leagues
1976 – Oscar Charleston is selected for the Hall of Fame by the Special Committee on the Negro Leagues.
American League grants the new expansion franchise in Seattle
On February 6, 1976, the American League grants the new expansion franchise in Seattle to a six-man investment group that includes movie star and entertainer Danny Kaye. The new franchise, called the Mariners, will start play in 1977.
Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally Free Agency upheld by Federal Judge
federal judge upholds a recent decision by arbitrator Peter Seitz, who had granted free agency to pitchers Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally
Roger Connor and Fred Lindstrom and umpire Cal Hubbard inducted into the Hall of Famer
Roger Connor and Fred Lindstrom and umpire Cal Hubbard as the newest class of Hall of Famers
