Donn Clendenon Career Highlights

Donn Clendenon Career Highlights

ByTom

Donn Clendenon Position: First Baseman Bats: Right  •  Throws: Right 6-4, 209lb (193cm, 94kg)Born: July 15, 1935 in Neosho, MODied: September 17, 2005 ( in Sioux Falls, SDBuried: CrematedHigh School: Booker T. Washington HS (Atlanta, GA)Schools: Duquesne University (Pittsburgh, PA), Morehouse College (Atlanta, GA)Debut: September 22, 1961 (11,916th in major league history) vs. PHI 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: August 5, 1972 vs. PHI 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBFull…

Mets win their first opener at Forbes Field’s final Opening Day
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Mets win their first opener at Forbes Field’s final Opening Day

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On April 7, 1970, one historic first and one historic last occurred at Pittsburgh’s Forbes Field. In their ninth try, the New York Mets finally captured their first Opening Day victory, while Forbes Field hosted its final Opening Day after 61 years. The Mets, basking in the glow of their Miracle championship from last year,…

The New York Mets win their fourth straight game from the Baltimore Orioles to take the World Series in five games
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The New York Mets win their fourth straight game from the Baltimore Orioles to take the World Series in five games

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1969 – The New York Mets win their fourth straight game from the Baltimore Orioles with a 5 – 3 triumph behind pitcher Jerry Koosman, who throws a five-hitter, to take the World Series in five games. In the 3rd inning, Baltimore takes a 3 – 0 advantage after home runs by pitcher Dave McNally and outfielder Frank Robinson. After a strong argument by Mets manager Gil Hodges in the bottom of the 6th inning, Cleon Jones is awarded first base when shoe polish on the ball proves he was hit by a pitch, and Jones scores on a home run by Donn Clendenon. An inning later, Al Weis ties the game, 3 – 3, with a solo home run, and in the 8th, Ron Swoboda’s double and two Baltimore errors give New York two more runs and the World Championship. Clendenon is named Series MVP.

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

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…

New York Mets clinch their first post-season berth
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New York Mets clinch their first post-season berth

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On September 24, 1969, the New York Mets clinch their first post-season berth, wrapping up the first National League East title. The Mets defeat the St. Louis Cardinals, 6-0, At Shea Stadium to officially eliminate the Chicago Cubs from contention. The Mets will go on to win the World Series… Mets starter Gary Gentry four-hits…

Willie Davis hits a walkoff double in the 9th inning to stretch his hitting streak to 31 games
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Willie Davis hits a walkoff double in the 9th inning to stretch his hitting streak to 31 games

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Collared his first four times up, Willie Davis hits a double in the 9th inning to stretch his hitting streak to 31 games. The double drives in the winning run as Los Angeles tops the Mets, 5 – 4. The Mets had tied the game in the 8th when Tommie Agee and Donn Clendenon each homered with a man on.

New York Mets acquire first baseman Donn Clendenon

New York Mets acquire first baseman Donn Clendenon

ByThis Day in Baseball

On June 15 1969 – The New York Mets help their power needs by adding first baseman Donn Clendenon. Clendenon had refused a January trade that would have sent him from Montreal to Houston, but he agrees to go to New York. In exchange, Montreal receives Steve Renko, Kevin Collins, and two minor leaguers, and…

Donn Clendenon ends his retirement and reports to the Montreal Expos

Donn Clendenon ends his retirement and reports to the Montreal Expos

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On April 3, 1969, first baseman Donn Clendenon ends his retirement and reports to the Montreal Expos. Clendenon will eventually be traded twice during the season, first Clendenon refuses to report to his new team after being traded, along with Jesus Alou to the Astros; the Expos resign their reluctant first baseman. Montreal will send Jack…

After Donn Clendenon “retires” and refuses to report to spring training, Commissioner Bowie Kuhn rules that Montreal can keep both Rusty Staub and Clendenon, insisting that Houston will have to settle for further compensation rather than voiding the trade. 
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After Donn Clendenon “retires” and refuses to report to spring training, Commissioner Bowie Kuhn rules that Montreal can keep both Rusty Staub and Clendenon, insisting that Houston will have to settle for further compensation rather than voiding the trade. 

ByTom

1969 – After Donn Clendenon “retires” and refuses to report to spring training, Commissioner Bowie Kuhn rules that Montreal can keep both Rusty Staub and Clendenon, insisting that Houston will have to settle for further compensation rather than voiding the trade.