The Boston Red Sox trade outfielder Tommy Harper to the California Angels for infielder Bob Heise.
The Boston Red Sox trade outfielder Tommy Harper to the California Angels for infielder Bob Heise.
Luis Tiant and Juan Marchial receive the Roberto Clemente Award
August 24, 1974, Boston Red Sox pitchers Luis Tiant (L) and Juan Marichal (R) pose with their trophies after receiving the second Roberto Clemente Award during Latin American Day ceremonies at Fenway Park. The Red Sox were in first place by 8 games at the time, will lose the game to the Oakland A’s when…
Nolan Ryan fans 19 batters in the California Angels’ 4 – 2 win over the Boston Red Sox
Nolan Ryan fans 19 batters in the California Angels’ 4 – 2 win over the Boston Red Sox. Ryan breaks the American League record of 18 strikeouts set by Bob Feller in 1938 and ties the major league record set by Steve Carlton in 1969 and Tom Seaver in 1970. He also ties the major league record with 32 Ks in his last two games.
Carlton Fisk is lost for the season after home plate collison
At Cleveland, Indians OF Leron Lee crashes into Boston C Carlton Fisk, knocking him out of the game. Fisk’s left knee injury is so serious he will not return to action this year, and, with a broken arm sustained in next year’s spring training, will not play until June 1975.
Nolan Ryan fans 19 in 13 inning start vs Red Sox
On June 14, 1974, Nolan Ryan of the California Angels throws 235 pitches and strikes out 19 batters in a 13-inning stint against the Boston Red Sox. Ryan’s victims include Cecil Cooper, who fans a total of six times. Although the Angels eventually win the game in 15 innings, Ryan settles for a no-decision. The…
Game delayed by popcorn
June 7 , 1974 “Tonight’s game will be delayed by…popcorn” It was a fun game all the way around. Jim Kaat would gain the win in a rare 2 inning relief appearance. Joe Henderson, a rookie making his major league debut had gotten the starting pitching assignment for the White Sox. Regardless of…
Nolan Ryan punches out 19 Red Sox
On April 30, 1974, Nolan Ryan of the California Angels strikes out 19 batters in a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox. Ryan ties a record established by Hall of Famer Tom Seaver for the most strikeouts in a single game.
Boston Red Sox release two future Hall of Famers
On March 26, 1974, the Boston Red Sox release two future Hall of Famers. Designated hitter Orlando Cepeda and shortstop Luis Aparicio are both given their unconditional releases. Aparicio, who elects to retire, finishes his career with 2,677 hits and 506 stolen bases and will enter the Hall of Fame in 1984. The sore-kneed Cepeda…
The Boston Red Sox make a 5 player deal acquiring Reggie Cleveland
The Boston Red Sox make a pair of deals. The Sox purchase Juan Marichal from the San Francisco Giants for $100,000 and trade John Curtis, Lynn McGlothen, and Mike Garman to the St. Louis Cardinals for Reggie Cleveland and Diego Segui.
San Francisco Giants sell future Hall of Fame pitcher Juan Marichal to the Boston Red Sox
San Francisco Giants sell future Hall of Fame pitcher Juan Marichal to the Boston Red Sox
