Tom Seaver cuts down the Pirates for the second time in six days, this time winning 6 – 2 at Shea Stadium. Dave Kingman belts his 35th homer and Ed Kranepool adds another for the Mets.

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Tom Seaver cuts down the Pirates for the second time in six days, this time winning 6 – 2 at Shea Stadium. Dave Kingman belts his 35th homer and Ed Kranepool adds another for the Mets.

The Phillies finally win, topping the host Cubs, 4 – 1, as Jay Johnstone leads with four hits. It is the first-place Phillies’ 6th win in their last 24 games.

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The Phillies finally win, topping the host Cubs, 4 – 1, as Jay Johnstone leads with four hits. It is the first-place Phillies’ 6th win in their last 24 games.

Frank Robinson Autographed Photo - 16x20 HOF 82 Blue Jersey - PSA/DNA Certified

Frank Robinson of the Cleveland Indians makes his final major league appearance as a player

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test On September 18, 1976 — Cleveland Indians player-manager Frank Robinson, in his final major league at-bat, strokes a pinch-hit single off Rudy May in a 4-3 loss to Baltimore at Cleveland Stadium. The 41 year-old future Hall of Famer ends his 21-year playing career with a batting average of .294 and 586 home runs,…