Dennis Eckersley and Stan Thomas combine on a one-hitter as Cleveland stops the Orioles‚ 4 – 0.
Dennis Eckersley and Stan Thomas combine on a one-hitter as Cleveland stops the Orioles‚ 4 – 0.
Bert Campaneris of the Oakland A’s steals five bases in an 8-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians.
On April 24, 1976, Bert Campaneris of the Oakland A’s steals five bases in an 8-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians. The Oakland shortstop will steal 54 bases in 1976. As a team, the A’s will pile up a record 341 stolen bases on the year.
Cleveland Indians trade future Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry to the Texas Rangers
On June 13, 1975, the Cleveland Indians trade future Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry to the Texas Rangers for pitchers Jim Bibby, Jackie Brown, and Rick Waits, and $100,000 in cash. Perry will win 42 games for the Rangers over the next two and a half seasons.
Dennis Eckersley shuts out world champion A’s in first major-league start
May 25, 1975 – At Cleveland Stadium, Cleveland Indian’s rookie Dennis Eckersley shuts out world champion A’s in his first major-league start as he hurls a 3-hit shutout in beating Oakland 6-0. The game was the first game of a doubleheader and it was an extremely warm day, 87 degrees for this time of year….
New York Yankees acquire Chris Chambliss
On April 27, 1975, the New York Yankees make a fruitful trade with the Cleveland Indians, acquiring first baseman Chris Chambliss and pitchers Dick Tidrow and Cecil Upshaw for four players, including pitchers Fritz Peterson and Steve Kline. Chambliss and Tidrow will become key contributors to the Yankees’ pennant-winning teams from 1976 to 1978.
Frank Robinson – first black manager debuts
On April 8, 1975, future Hall of Famer Frank Robinson makes his debut as major league baseball’s first black manager. Rachel Robinson, the widow of Jackie Robinson, throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a crowd of 56,204. As the player-manager of the Cleveland Indians, Frank Robinson homers in his first at-bat, helping the Tribe to a 5-3 win over the New York Yankees…
Baltimore Orioles trade first baseman Boog Powell
Baltimore Orioles trade first baseman Boog Powell
Frank Robinson becomes the first black manager in major league history
Pinterest Instagram Facebook Youtube On October 3, 1974, Frank Robinson becomes the first black manager in major league history. The Cleveland Indians name the long-time star their new skipper, replacing the fired Ken Aspromonte. The former Reds and Oriole superstar signs a $175,000 contract to manage and play for the Indians. Game Ticket
Gaylord Perry wins his 20th and will be the last Indian pitcher in the twentieth century to win twenty games.
Gaylord Perry goes the distance for his 20th victory when he beats Baltimore and Ross Grimsley at Memorial Stadium, 1-0. The right-hander, who will finish the season with a 21-13 record, will be the last Indian pitcher in the twentieth century to win twenty games.
Behind the complete-game pitching performances by Dave McNally and Mike Cuellar, the Orioles sweep a twin bill, blanking Cleveland twice, 2-0 and 1-0. The victories are the fourth and fifth consecutive shutouts thrown by the Birds, who establish an American League mark by hurling 54 straight scoreless frames.
Behind the complete-game pitching performances by Dave McNally and Mike Cuellar, the Orioles sweep a twin bill, blanking Cleveland twice, 2-0 and 1-0. The victories are the fourth and fifth consecutive shutouts thrown by the Birds, who establish an American League mark by hurling 54 straight scoreless frames.
