1976 – The Rangers trade Jeff Burroughs to the Braves for five players and an estimated $250,000.
1976 – The Rangers trade Jeff Burroughs to the Braves for five players and an estimated $250,000.
The Red Sox trade 1B Cecil Cooper to the Brewers for 1B George Scott and OF Bernie Carbo.
1976 – The Red Sox trade 1B Cecil Cooper to the Brewers for 1B George Scott and OF Bernie Carbo. This ranks as one of the Brew Crew’s best-ever trades.
1976 – Former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh dies at the age of 59. Murtaugh, who had retired from managing after the 1976 season, had suffered a heart attack three days before his death. Known as “The Irishman,” Murtaugh had led the Pirates to World Championships in 1960 and 1971.
1976 – Former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh dies at the age of 59. Murtaugh, who had retired from managing after the 1976 season, had suffered a heart attack three days before his death. Known as “The Irishman,” Murtaugh had led the Pirates to World Championships in 1960 and 1971.
New York Yankees ink free agent outfielder Reggie Jackson
On November 29, 1976, in perhaps the most celebrated free agent signing ever, the New York Yankees ink outfielder Reggie Jackson. The slugger signs a five-year deal worth $3.5 million. Jackson had listened to offers from the Expos and Orioles, Jackson had played for the Orioles in 1976 after he was traded to them by…
History of the World Series – 1976
History of the World Series – 1976 Anderson presided over a talent-rich club that featured Johnny Bench behind the plate, George Foster, Cesar Geronimo and Ken Griffey in the outfield, Pete Rose at third base, Dave Concepcion at shortstop, Joe Morgan at second base and Tony Perez at first. On the bench, among others, were…
California Angels sign free agent second baseman Bobby Grich
On November 24, 1976, the California Angels sign free agent second baseman Bobby Grich. The slick-fielding Grich is the first of three free agents that owner Gene Autry will sign during the off-season. Don Baylor and Joe Rudi will eventually join Grich in California. At the same time, baseball fans can solidify that passionate period…
Milwaukee Brewers sign free agent third baseman Sal Bando to a multi-year contract
On November 19, 1976, the Milwaukee Brewers sign free agent third baseman Sal Bando to a multi-year contract. Bando, the captain of three consecutive World Championship teams in Oakland, will play the final five seasons of his career in Milwaukee. Bando will bat .250 with 17 home runs and 82 RBIs in his first season…
California signs free agent Don Baylor to a six-year, $1.6 million deal
California signs free agent Don Baylor to a six-year, $1.6 million deal. The Austin, Texas native, who played with the A’s last season after being dealt by the Orioles in the Reggie Jackson trade, will become the first Angel to win the MVP Award (1979) until Vladimir Guerrero cops the honor in 2004.
Oakland A’s give future Hall of Famer Billy Williams his unconditional release
On November 9, 1976, the Oakland A’s give future Hall of Famer Billy Williams his unconditional release, ending his major league career. Williams, who spent all but two seasons with the Chicago Cubs, retires with 426 home runs, 2,711 hits, and a lifetime batting average of .290
relief pitcher Bill Campbell becomes the first free agent to sign a contract with a new team
On November 6, 1976, relief pitcher Bill Campbell becomes the first free agent to sign a contract with a new team. Campbell leaves the Minnesota Twins to sign a four-year deal worth an estimated $1.05 million with the Boston Red Sox. Campbell, who won 17 games and saved 20 in 1976, will win 13 games…
