Hank Aaron hits his 750th career homer
On June 18, 1976, Hank Aaron hits his 750th career homer, giving the Brewers a 3-2 win over Oakland. Aaron retires at the end of the season with a record 755 career homers.
Dave Kingman hits a walk-off homer to give the Mets a 1-0 victory over the Dodgers
At Shea Stadium, Dave Kingman hits a walk-off homer to give the Mets a 1-0 victory over the Dodgers. Sky King’s game-ending blast comes off Charlie Hough in the 14th inning.
6/17/1976: Aurelio Rodriguez of the Tigers capped off a four-run top of the sixth inning with a two-run homer which tied the game with the Twins at 4-4. However, the game was called due to rain in the bottom of the frame before the Twins could complete their time at bat or score a run. The score thus reverted to the end of the fifth, giving Dave Goltz a shutout and the Twins 4-0 victory.
6/17/1976: Aurelio Rodriguez of the Tigers capped off a four-run top of the sixth inning with a two-run homer which tied the game with the Twins at 4-4. However, the game was called due to rain in the bottom of the frame before the Twins could complete their time at bat or score a run. The score thus reverted to the end of the fifth, giving Dave Goltz a shutout and the Twins 4-0 victory.
First Rainout in Astrodome History
Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com On June 15, 1976,A game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros is rained out at the Houston Astrodome. Only members of both teams are able to make it to the stadium. The game is postponed when heavy rains and…
Oakland sells 3 Players – Bowie Kuhn voids the trades
On June 15, 1976, Oakland A’s owner Charlie Finley sells three of his star players. Finley sends Joe Rudi and Rollie Fingers to the Boston Red Sox for $1 million apiece and Vida Blue to the New York Yankees for $1.5 million. Three days later, Commissioner Bowie Kuhn will void the moves, saying they are…
The Mets sweep the Giants in a twin bill at Candlestick Park, The Gaints pick up Darrell Evans in a trade
On June 13 1976, The Mets sweep the Giants in a twin bill at Candlestick Park, 4-2 and 4-1. The victories mark the first time in 17 tries that the team has won two games on the same day. The Giants also acquire Darrell Evans by trading flashy first baseman Willie Montanez to the Atlanta…
Jim Konstanty dies at the age of 59 in Oneonta, New York, located only 22 miles from Cooperstown
On June 11, 1976, former major league star Jim Konstanty dies at the age of 59 in Oneonta, New York, located only 22 miles from Cooperstown. In 1950, Konstanty won the National League MVP Award as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies, helping the surprising “Whiz Kids” to the National League pennant.
Leading 4 – 3 in the last of the 11th‚ White Sox reliever Terry Forster gives up a 2-run pinch homer to Cleveland player-manager Frank Robinson‚ as the Tribe wins, 5 – 4. This is a turning point for the Sox‚ as they will go 37-75 for the rest of season and finish last.
On June 11, 1976 Leading 4 – 3 in the last of the 11th‚ White Sox reliever Terry Forster gives up a 2-run pinch homer to Cleveland player-manager Frank Robinson‚ as the Tribe wins, 5 – 4. This is a turning point for the Sox‚ as they will go 37-75 for the rest of season and finish last.
The Cards score a 5-spot in the first inning against the Reds‚ and lead 7 – 2 going into the bottom of the 7th‚ only to lose, 8 – 7. Tony Perez ends the game with a 3-run homer off Al Hrabosky.
On June 11, 1976 The Cards score a 5-spot in the first inning against the Reds‚ and lead 7 – 2 going into the bottom of the 7th‚ only to lose, 8 – 7. Tony Perez ends the game with a 3-run homer off Al Hrabosky.
Floyd Bannister of Arizona State University selected first in draft
1976 – With the overall first pick in the baseball draft, Houston chooses lefthanded pitcher Floyd Bannister of Arizona State University. Rushed to the majors the next year, Bannister is 11-18 in two seasons with the Astros. On the field, Larry Dierker blanks St. Louis on a five-hitter, 2-0.
