1970 – Pitcher Carl Morton, who posted a 18-11 record for the last-place Montreal Expos, receives the National League Rookie of the Year Award. Morton beats out Cincinnati Reds outfielder Bernie Carbo.
In the first World Series game to be played on artificial turf, Boog Powell, Ellie Hendricks, and Brooks Robinson homer to power the Orioles past the Reds, 4-3. Baltimore’s offensive output in Game 1 of the Fall Classic overcomes Cincinnati’s 3-0 early lead at Riverfront Stadium.
In the last home opener at Crosley Field‚ the Reds top the Expos‚ 5 – 1‚ behind Jim Merritt. It is the first win for manager Sparky Anderson. The Reds have 3 homers in the 4th‚ when Lee May‚ Bernie Carbo and Bobby Tolan connect. It is Carbo’s first major league hit. Joe Sparma takes the loss.
In Game 6, the Dodgers defeat the ‘Go-Go Sox,’ 9-3, to win the World Series. Chicago’s speed and quickness weren’t enough to overcome Los Angeles’ hitting and pitching.
Bernie Carbo Position: OutfielderBats: Left • Throws: Right5-11, 173lb (180cm, 78kg)Born: August 5, 1947 in Detroit, MIDraft: Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 1st round (16th) of the 1965 MLB June Amateur Draft from Livonia HS (Livonia, MI).High School: Livonia HS (Livonia, MI)Debut: September 2, 1969 10,503rd in MLB history)vs. CHC 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 29, 1980vs. NYM 1 AB, 1…
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