1976 – The Yankees edge the Twins, 5 – 4, in a 19-inning marathon. Grant Jackson is the winner over Pete Redfern.
1976 – The Yankees edge the Twins, 5 – 4, in a 19-inning marathon. Grant Jackson is the winner over Pete Redfern.
At Tiger Stadium, Bill Freehan hits his 200th and final home run in a 12 – 7 loss to the White Sox. The Detroit catcher will finish his career with 100 homers hit at home with the other 100 dingers hit on the road.
At Tiger Stadium, Bill Freehan hits his 200th and final home run in a 12 – 7 loss to the White Sox. The Detroit catcher will finish his career with 100 homers hit at home with the other 100 dingers hit on the road.
“Mariners” is selected from 15,000 contest entries as the new Seattle franchise’s nickname.
“Mariners” is selected from 15,000 contest entries as the new Seattle franchise’s nickname.
1976 – Bert Campaneris collects five hits in leading the A’s to a 7 – 6, 11-inning win over the Red Sox.
1976 – Bert Campaneris collects five hits in leading the A’s to a 7 – 6, 11-inning win over the Red Sox.
1976 – Dan Larson does it all. The young righty tosses a five-hitter to beat Philadelphia, 8-3. At the plate, he gets three hits and drives in four. His three-run triple in the fourth breaks the game open. Wilbur Howard also contributes three hits.
1976 – Dan Larson does it all. The young righty tosses a five-hitter to beat Philadelphia, 8-3. At the plate, he gets three hits and drives in four. His three-run triple in the fourth breaks the game open. Wilbur Howard also contributes three hits.
1976 – Winning 8 – 1 over the Pirates, the Dodgers reach two million in attendance. The Phils will match that tomorrow and the Reds will hit the mark on the 22nd.
1976 – Winning 8 – 1 over the Pirates, the Dodgers reach two million in attendance. The Phils will match that tomorrow and the Reds will hit the mark on the 22nd.
In the Yankees’ 8 – 6 win over the Rangers, Roy White homers from each side of the plate.
In the Yankees’ 8 – 6 win over the Rangers, Roy White homers from each side of the plate.
The Angels nip the Tigers, 5 – 4 in 11 innings. Nolan Ryan works the first 10, fanning 17.
The Angels nip the Tigers, 5 – 4 in 11 innings. Nolan Ryan works the first 10, fanning 17.
After stroking a one-out single in the tenth inning, George Brett steals second base and advances to third base on a throwing error by Cleveland catcher Rick Cerone. With Dave Nelson at bat, the Kansas City third baseman steals home, giving the team a 4-3 walk-off victory over the Tribe at Royals Stadium.
After stroking a one-out single in the tenth inning, George Brett steals second base and advances to third base on a throwing error by Cleveland catcher Rick Cerone. With Dave Nelson at bat, the Kansas City third baseman steals home, giving the team a 4-3 walk-off victory over the Tribe at Royals Stadium.
With the help of three picked-off Oakland runners at first base, the first such occurrence in the American League since 1910, the Brewers beat Oakland, 4 – 3. Another oddity happens when Oakland’s Billy Williams is called out on strikes after refusing to enter the batter’s box. He is then thrown out of the game.
With the help of three picked-off Oakland runners at first base, the first such occurrence in the American League since 1910, the Brewers beat Oakland, 4 – 3. Another oddity happens when Oakland’s Billy Williams is called out on strikes after refusing to enter the batter’s box. He is then thrown out of the game.
