On the way home from his party, Pirates reliever Bob Moose dies on his birthday in an automobile accident in Martin’s Ferry, Ohio. The 29-year-old, who no-hit the Mets in 1969, played his entire nine-year career with Pirates, compiling a 76-71 record along with an ERA of 3.50.
On October 3, 1976, Hank Aaron comes to bat for the final time facing Tiger hurler Dave Roberts. The Milwaukee Brewers’ 42-year-old DH scratches out an infield single before leaving the game for a pinch-runner. Aaron drives in his 2,297th run as the sixth-place Brewers lose to the Tigers 5 – 2. Ironically, Aaron,…
On October 3, 1976.00 After being at the Dodger’s helm for 23 years, Walter Alston’s managerial career comes to an end when the team drops a 3-2 decision to the Padres, finishing the campaign ten games behind the Reds. During his tenure, which began in Brooklyn in 1954, the skipper known as Smokey to his…
test On October 3, 1976 On the last day of the season, Kansas City’s George Brett and Hal McRae and Minnesota’s Rod Carew are separated by .001 for the batting title. Brett, who goes 3-for-4 , edges his Royals teammate (.333 vs .332) for the American League crown with the deciding hit, an inside-the-park home…
In his final start of the season, rookie right-hander Mark Fidrych earns his 19th victory, beating Milwaukee at County Stadium, 5-1. The five-hit complete game takes only one hour and 46 minutes to play.
Four years before the stroke that ends his career, 26 year-old J.R. Richard becomes a twenty-game winner on the last day of the season when he tosses a complete game in the Astros’ 10-1 victory over San Francisco. James Rodney also enjoys a big day at the plate, going 3-for-4, including a two-run home run.
1976 – The Chicago White Sox try a different approach against California, using a lineup in numerical order by field position. The batting order is: Brian Downing – 2: Lamar Johnson – 3: Bill Stein – 4: Kevin Bell – 5: Bucky Dent – 6: Alan Bannister – 7: Chet Lemon – 8: Jerry Hairston – 9. Finishing off the lineup is 53-year-old DH Minnie Minoso. The Angels are unimpressed, winning, 7 – 3.
test On September 29, 1976, the Los Angeles Dodgers name Tommy Lasorda as manager, replacing the retired Walter Alston. Lasorda will lead the Dodgers to two World Championships during his tenure… He compiled a 1,599–1,439 record as Dodgers manager, won two World Series championships in (1981 and 1988), four National League pennants, and eight division…
At Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, Giants hurler John Montefusco no-hits the Braves, 9-0. The ‘Count’ is almost perfect, giving up just a leadoff walk to Jerry Royster in the fourth inning.
1976 – In the last big league games at Jarry Park, the Phillies beat the Expos, 4 – 1, in the first game of a doubleheader to clinch the National League East title. Philley takes the nitecap, 2 – 1. Following the second game, Dick Allen jumps the team in protest of the fact that veteran Tony Taylor is not listed on the post-season roster.
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