Atlanta Braves the first team in history to have three players with 40 or more home runs in one season

Atlanta Braves the first team in history to have three players with 40 or more home runs in one season

    On September 29, 1973, At Fulton County Stadium, Hank Aaron hits his 40th home run, making the Atlanta Braves the first team in history to have three players with 40 or more home runs in one season. Aaron, who becomes the oldest player to hit 40 home runs, joins teammates Darrell Evans and…

Steve Carlton, who won 27 games for the cellar-dwelling Phillies last year, suffers his 20th loss of the season when Philadelphia is beaten in St. Louis, 7-1. ‘Lefty’ will post a 13-20 record, along with a 3.90 ERA for the last place team.

Steve Carlton, who won 27 games for the cellar-dwelling Phillies last year, suffers his 20th loss of the season when Philadelphia is beaten in St. Louis, 7-1. ‘Lefty’ will post a 13-20 record, along with a 3.90 ERA for the last place team.

Nolan Ryan of the California Angels hurls the first of his seven career no-hitters
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Nolan Ryan sets a major league record by striking out his 383rd batter of the season

test On September 27, 1973, At Anaheim Stadium, Nolan Ryan of the California Angels sets a major league record by striking out his 383rd batter of the season. In the 11th inning, Ryan strikeouts out Rich Reese of the Minnesota Twins when he throws three fastballs past to close out the top of the 11th…

Al Bumbry ties the Major League record with 3 triples as Orioles clinch the division
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Al Bumbry ties the Major League record with 3 triples as Orioles clinch the division

  Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page Sep 22, 1973 – At County Stadium, Al Bumbry ties the Major League record with 3 triples as the Orioles beat the Brewers 7-1 and clinch the AL East title. The Orioles bang out 17 hits, including four from…

Jim Rice’s 3-run home run is the key blow as Pawtucket (International League) defeats Tulsa (American Association), 5 – 2, to win the Junior World Series.

Jim Rice’s 3-run home run is the key blow as Pawtucket (International League) defeats Tulsa (American Association), 5 – 2, to win the Junior World Series.

Jim Rice’s 3-run home run is the key blow as Pawtucket (International League) defeats Tulsa (American Association), 5 – 2, to win the Junior World Series.

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Frank Robinson becomes the first major leaguer to hit a home run in 32 different ballparks

On September 19, 1973, Frank Robinson of the California Angels becomes the first major leaguer to hit a home run in 32 different ballparks. Robinson connects against the Texas Rangers at Arlington Stadium, which first opened in 1972. Pinterest Instagram Facebook Youtube {“dynamic”:true,”content”:”post_tags”,”settings”:{“before”:””,”after”:””,”link_to_term_page”:”on”,”separator”:” | “,”category_type”:”post_tag”}} [ngg src=”random_images” display=”basic_thumbnail” maximum_entity_count=”20″]

Dave Johnson of the Atlanta Braves sets a single-season record for most home runs by a second baseman
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Dave Johnson of the Atlanta Braves sets a single-season record for most home runs by a second baseman

On September 19, 1973, Dave Johnson of the Atlanta Braves sets a single-season record for most home runs by a second baseman. Playing in a 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Johnson hits his 43rd of the year, (42nd as a second baseman) tying the record held by Rogers Hornsby…

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Dusty Baker makes what The Sporting News will call “the greatest catch in Atlanta Stadium history,”

1973 – With a runner aboard and the Braves already trailing, 2- 0, Dusty Baker makes what The Sporting News will call “the greatest catch in Atlanta Stadium history,” literally climbing the center field fence to prevent Pittsburgh’s Richie Hebner from doubling Atlanta’s deficit with one swing of the bat. Though coming in the fourth inning, the play will later prove pivotal when, thanks to Baker, the three runs finally pushed across by game’s end gives Atlanta a 3 – 2, walk-off win.

The formerly first-place Pirates make a rash decision to replace their skipper Bill Virdon with Danny Murtaugh

The formerly first-place Pirates make a rash decision to replace their skipper Bill Virdon, after the team drops three of four to St. Louis to fall three games back in the standings. The bespectacled manager, who led the club to a division title last year, will be replaced with Danny Murtaugh, the man whom he had replaced prior to the 1972 season.