JIM-MCCORMICK

Jim McCormick suffers a broken bone in his forearm but stays in to pitch 3 more innings

  Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page July 11, 1878 – Blues pitcher Jim McCormick suffers a broken bone in his forearm in the 7th inning and gives up 3 runs in the 8th and 4 in the 9th to lose to Boston 8-4. He will…

Steve Garvey becomes the first two-time MVP in All-Star history

Steve Garvey becomes the first two-time MVP in All-Star history

At Jack Murphy Stadium, Steve Garvey becomes the first two-time MVP in All-Star history. The Dodgers first baseman’s game-tying, two-run single and a triple help the National League beat the American League, 7 – 3. Vida Blue starts for the NL, the first pitcher to start for both leagues. Blue also started in 1971 and 1975 for the American League.