1977 – In a trade of pitchers, Cincinnati sends Woodie Fryman and Bill Caudill to the Cubs for Bill Bonham.
1977 – In a trade of pitchers, Cincinnati sends Woodie Fryman and Bill Caudill to the Cubs for Bill Bonham.
Calvin Griffin confirms he has rejected skipper Gene Mauch’s request to leave the team to manage the Angels. Two days ago, the Twins owner informed Gene Autry, the owner of the Halos, of his decision, citing the three-year contract was Mauch’s idea and he didn’t want to lose a competent manager who is liked by the players and the Minnesota fans.
Calvin Griffin confirms he has rejected skipper Gene Mauch’s request to leave the team to manage the Angels. Two days ago, the Twins owner informed Gene Autry, the owner of the Halos, of his decision, citing the three-year contract was Mauch’s idea and he didn’t want to lose a competent manager who is liked by the players and the Minnesota fans.
1977 – Sparky Lyle of the New York Yankees becomes the first American League reliever to win the Cy Young Award. Lyle led the league with 72 appearances, posting a 13-5 record with 26 saves and a 2.17 ERA.
1977 – Sparky Lyle of the New York Yankees becomes the first American League reliever to win the Cy Young Award. Lyle led the league with 72 appearances, posting a 13-5 record with 26 saves and a 2.17 ERA.
History of the World Series – 1977
History of the World Series – 1977 The lefthanded-hitting slugger had belted 32 home runs and knocked in 110 runs in his first season with the Yankees, helping New York to its second straight American League pennant. After having a poor Championship Series against the Kansas City Royals (two hits in 16 at-bats), he was…
Reggie Jackson hits three home runs on three consecutive pitches
In Game 6 of the Fall Classic, Reggie Jackson, who also homered in his last at bat in the previous contest, hits three home runs on three consecutive pitches, propelling the Yankees to an 8-4 victory over the Dodgers at the ballpark in the Bronx. ‘Mr. October’s heroics assures the team of their twenty-first World Championship and first since 1962.
Hall of Fame umpire Cal Hubbard dies at the age of 77
On October 17, 1977, Hall of Fame umpire Cal Hubbard dies at the age of 77. Hubbard umpired in the American League for 15 seasons before a hunting accident ended his on-field career. After his umpiring days, Hubbard served as supervisor of AL umpires…
1977 – In the World Series, the Dodgers stay alive with a 10 – 4 victory in Game 5 against the Yankees. Steve Yeager and Reggie Smith hit home runs, and Don Sutton pitches a complete game.
1977 – In the World Series, the Dodgers stay alive with a 10 – 4 victory in Game 5 against the Yankees. Steve Yeager and Reggie Smith hit home runs, and Don Sutton pitches a complete game.
1977 – The Yankees win, 4 – 2, to take a 3-1 World Series advantage over the Dodgers. Reggie Jackson doubles and homers, and pitcher Ron Guidry notches a four-hitter.
1977 – The Yankees win, 4 – 2, to take a 3-1 World Series advantage over the Dodgers. Reggie Jackson doubles and homers, and pitcher Ron Guidry notches a four-hitter.
1977 – The Dodgers beat the Yankees, 6 – 1, to even the World Series after two games. Catfish Hunter, who has not pitched in over a month, starts the game for the Yankees. Home runs by Ron Cey, Steve Yeager and Reggie Smith knock out Hunter in the 3rd inning.
1977 – The Dodgers beat the Yankees, 6 – 1, to even the World Series after two games. Catfish Hunter, who has not pitched in over a month, starts the game for the Yankees. Home runs by Ron Cey, Steve Yeager and Reggie Smith knock out Hunter in the 3rd inning.
New York Yankees stun Royals with three runs in the ninth inning to capture ALCS
On October 9, 1977, the New York Yankees scored three runs in the ninth inning to stun the Kansas City Royals, 5-3 . . . the Royals up 3-2 were on the cusp of their first World Series appearance. Staff ace, Dennis Leonard comes in to try to close out the victory. Leonard allows the…
