On April 10, 1979, Chicago White Sox owner Bill Veeck offers fans free admission to the next home game after his team’s unimpressive debut on Opening Day. The White Sox’ 10-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays prompts the unusual action by Veeck…
Cover for the April 9, 1979 edition of Sports Illustrated, the “Special Baseball Issue” Dave Parker and Jim Rice.
1979 Ken Forsch fires no hitter blanking Atlanta 6-0. Bedridden two days before the gem, Forsch needs just 106 pitches, striking out three and walking two. Forsch has a tension-free ninth inning getting Rowland Office, Jerry Royster and Glenn Hubbard on routine grounders. He and his brother Bob become the first brothers to pitch no-hitters.
On April 7, 1979, Ken Forsch of the Houston Astros pitches a no-hitter against the Atlanta Braves. Forsch’s brother, Bob, pitched a no-hitter in 1978. The Forsches become the first brothers to pitch no-hitters.
On March 29, 1979, former Negro leagues and Cleveland Indians star Luke Easter is murdered at the age of 63 in Euclid, Ohio. Easter starred for the Homestead Grays and several minor league teams before arriving in the major leagues at age 34. Game ticket & learn more about the players, teams, stadiums and dates…
Hack Wilson and Warren Giles are elected to the Hall of Fame On March 7, 1979, Slugging outfielder Hack Wilson and longtime executive Warren Giles are elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee. Wilson, who had a relatively short career, won four National League home run titles while with the Chicago Cubs. His most productive season came in 1930, when he set an…
On January 23, 1979, Willie Mays, considered one of the greatest players of his generation, is elected to the Hall of Fame. Mays garners 409 out of 432 votes and becomes the 14th man to gain election in his first year on the ballot. Mays will officially enter the Hall on August 5, along with…
On January 19, 1979, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed Lee Lacy to a six-year deal worth over $1,00,000. The 30-year-old Lacy spent the first seven years of his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he was a .270 hitter in 497 games and he played five different positions. In six years with the Pirates, Lacy…
1979 – The Minnesota Twins re-sign reentry free agent pitcher Mike Marshall.
famed baseball cartoonist Willard Mullin dies at the age of 76
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