Kansas City A’s’ owner Charlie Finley hires Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio as vice-president
On October 22, 1967, Kansas City A’s’ owner Charlie Finley hires Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio as vice-president. “Joe D.” will also serve as a coach with the A’s.
Boston signs free agent OF Ken Harrelson
Boston signs free agent OF Ken Harrelson. Harrelson reportedly receives a $75,000 bonus and salary package for the remainder of this season and for 1968. Harrelson will homer in his first Boston at bat but will hit just .200 for the Sox.
Kansas City A’s owner Charlie Finley fires manager Alvin Dark
Kansas City A’s owner Charlie Finley fires manager Alvin Dark
Allan Lewis of the Kansas City A’s ties a major league record by stealing two bases as a pinch-runner in one inning
On July 15, 1967, Allan Lewis of the Kansas City A’s ties a major league record by stealing two bases as a pinch-runner in one inning. Lewis, who is used exclusively as a runner and never plays the field during the season, swipes the bases during a 3-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins.
A ten-hour and five-minute doubleheader between the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Athletics sets a major league record for the longest ever
1967 – A nine-hour and five-minute doubleheader between the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Athletics sets a major league record for the longest ever. The first game includes a rain delay, and the second goes 19 innings before a Dave Duncan home run gives the Athletics a 6 – 5 victory. Detroit wins the opener, 7 – 6.
Rick Monday. Kansas City’s 21-year-old rookie standout, was struck in the face by a pitch in the first inning
June 3, 1967, Rick Monday. Kansas City’s 21-year-old rookie standout, was struck in the face by a pitch in the first inning by Gary Peters of the White Sox and was carried off the field bleeding from inside the mouth. X-rays revealed no fractures, and he is expected to be ready to return to action…
Bogg Powell drives in 11 vs A’s in Double Header
On July 6, 1966, Tying an American League record, Baltimore Orioles firstbaseman Boog Powell knocks in 11 runs in a doubleheader. In game one, the Oriole first baseman hits two home runs, including a grand slam, two doubles, and a sacrifice fly to drive in seven runs in the Orioles’ 11 – 0 victory over…
Minnesota Twins become the first team in American League history to belt five home runs in one inning.
On June 9, 1966, the Minnesota Twins become the first team in American League history to belt five home runs in one inning. Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew and four other players-Rich Rollins, Zoilo Versalles, Tony Oliva, and Don Mincher-reach the seats against Catfish Hunter and Paul Lindblad in the 9-4 win over the Kansas…
New York Mets bypass Arizona State star and future Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson
On June 7, 1966, the New York Mets bypass Arizona State star and future Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson with the first pick of the free agent draft and instead select catcher Steve Chilcott. The Mets will regret the decision, as Chilcott will retire after six years in the minor leagues and never appear in…
Kansas City A’s re-acquire minor league outfielder Joe Rudi from the Cleveland Indians
Kansas City A’s re-acquire minor league outfielder Joe Rudi from the Cleveland Indians