Davey Johnson is introduced at a press conference as New York Mets manager,

Davey Johnson Stats & Facts

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Davey Johnson Positions: Second Baseman and First Baseman Bats: Right  ‱  Throws: Right 6-1, 170lb (185cm, 77kg) Born: January 30, 1943 in Orlando, FL High School: Alamo Heights HS (San Antonio, TX) Schools: Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD), Trinity University (San Antonio, TX), Texas A&M University (College Station, TX) Debut: April 13, 1965 (12,348th in major league history) vs. CHW 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB Last Game: September 29,


In an unprecedented move, Davey Johnson resigns the same day he is named American League Manager of the Year

In an unprecedented move, Davey Johnson resigns the same day he is named American League Manager of the Year

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1997 – In an unprecedented move, Davey Johnson resigns the same day he is named American League Manager of the Year. Despite the fact that Johnson ended the Baltimore Orioles’ 13-year playoff drought in 1996 and led the Orioles to the league’s best record in 1997, a dispute over $10,500 in fines to second baseman Roberto Alomar ends Johnson’s reign in Baltimore. Johnson directed the fines to be paid to a charity. Orioles owner Peter Angelos is upset with the way the matter is handled and Johnson resigns.

Alex Rodriguez borrows a bat from Ken Griffey and belts a 3-run homer to lead the Mariners to a 5 – 1 win

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1996 – After Baltimore manager Davey Johnson has his bat removed in the 5th inning‚ Seattle SS Alex Rodriguez borrows a bat from Ken Griffey and belts a 3-run homer to lead the Mariners to a 5 – 1 win over the O’s. A-Rod’s 34th home run pins the loss on David Wells.

Davey Johnson’s ninth-inning bases-loaded home run off Terry Forster gives the Phillies a 5-1 walk-off victory over Los Angeles at Veterans Stadium. The 35 year-old second baseman is the first major leaguer to pinch-hit two grand slams in one season.

Davey Johnson’s ninth-inning bases-loaded home run off Terry Forster gives the Phillies a 5-1 walk-off victory over Los Angeles at Veterans Stadium. The 35 year-old second baseman is the first major leaguer to pinch-hit two grand slams in one season.

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Davey Johnson’s ninth-inning bases-loaded home run off Terry Forster gives the Phillies a 5-1 walk-off victory over Los Angeles at Veterans Stadium. The 35 year-old second baseman is the first major leaguer to pinch-hit two grand slams in one season.

Atlanta Braves the first team in history to have three players with 40 or more home runs in one season

Atlanta Braves the first team in history to have three players with 40 or more home runs in one season

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    On September 29, 1973, At Fulton County Stadium, Hank Aaron hits his 40th home run, making the Atlanta Braves the first team in history to have three players with 40 or more home runs in one season. Aaron, who becomes the oldest player to hit 40 home runs, joins teammates Darrell Evans and


Mike Cuellar & Tom Seaver, ‘69 WS

Don Buford hits Tom Seaver’s second pitch for a homerun leading Orioles past Mets

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  Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page On October 11, 1969 At Memorial Stadium featured game 1 of the 1969 World Series. Baltimore Oriole Don Buford hit Tom Seaver’s second pitch of the game for a home run, which just evaded Ron Swoboda’s leaping attempt at