Joe Rudi Stats & Facts
Joe Rudi Positions: Bats: R Throws: R Height: 74 Weight: 200 Born: Saturday, September 07, 1946 in Modesto, CA USA Died: in , Debut: 4/11/1967 Last Game: 10/3/1982 Full Name: Joseph Oden Rudi
In the conclusion of the longest game in Fenway Park history, the Mariners beat the Red Sox, 8 – 7, in 20 innings
1981 – In the conclusion of the longest game in Fenway Park history, the Mariners beat the Red Sox, 8 – 7, in 20 innings, on Joe Simpson’s run-scoring triple. The game began on September 3rd, but was suspended after 19 innings.
high-priced free agent Andy Messersmith separates his shoulder in an exhibition game for the New York Yankees
On March 16, 1978, high-priced free agent Andy Messersmith separates his shoulder in an exhibition game for the New York Yankees. A 20-game winner both for the Angels and Dodgers, Messersmith will never win a game for the Yankees. He will pitch one more season in 1979 before retiring. Messersmith will however leave an impact…
California Angels sign free agent second baseman Bobby Grich
On November 24, 1976, the California Angels sign free agent second baseman Bobby Grich. The slick-fielding Grich is the first of three free agents that owner Gene Autry will sign during the off-season. Don Baylor and Joe Rudi will eventually join Grich in California. At the same time, baseball fans can solidify that passionate period…
Three Future Hall of Famers are featured in The first mass-market free agent re-entry draft is held at the New York Plaza Hotel.
1976 – The first mass-market free agent re-entry draft is held at the New York Plaza Hotel. Among those available are Reggie Jackson, Willie McCovey, Joe Rudi, Don Gullett, Gene Tenace, Nate Colbert, Rollie Fingers, Don Baylor and Bobby Grich. McCovey and Colbert are the only two players not selected, but McCovey will catch on with the Giants in spring training and have a banner year at his old first base position.
Commissioner Bowie Kuhn voids the sales of Oakland A’s stars Vida Blue, Rollie Fingers, and Joe Rudi
On June 18, 1976, Commissioner Bowie Kuhn voids the sales of Oakland A’s stars Vida Blue, Rollie Fingers, and Joe Rudi. Kuhn orders the players to return to Oakland, but owner Charlie Finley will not allow manager Chuck Tanner to use any of them in a game until June 27…
Oakland sells 3 Players – Bowie Kuhn voids the trades
On June 15, 1976, Oakland A’s owner Charlie Finley sells three of his star players. Finley sends Joe Rudi and Rollie Fingers to the Boston Red Sox for $1 million apiece and Vida Blue to the New York Yankees for $1.5 million. Three days later, Commissioner Bowie Kuhn will void the moves, saying they are…
Texas Rangers right fielder Jeff Burroughs wins the American League MVP Award
1974 – Texas Rangers right fielder Jeff Burroughs, who batted .301 with 25 home runs and a league-leading 118 RBI, wins the American League MVP Award. Oakland teammates Joe Rudi, Sal Bando and Reggie Jackson are the runner-ups.
The Oakland Athletics defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 3 – 2, to win their third straight World Series
1974 – The Oakland Athletics defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 3 – 2, to win their third straight World Series. Joe Rudi’s 7th-inning home run provides the winning margin. The Athletics join the New York Yankees as the only franchises in major league history to win three straight titles.
Catfish Hunter Out duels Tom Seaver to win Game 6 of the 1973 World Series
1973 – Reggie Jackson of the Oakland Athletics has RBI doubles in the 1st and 3rd innings to lead Oakland to a 3 – 1 victory over the New York Mets in Game 6 of the World Series.
