Royals set club record of 16 straight wins
The Royals set club record of 16 straight wins as they defeat the A’s in ten innings in the nightcap of a doubleheader, 5 – 4.
Jim Rice 3-Homer Game Fenway Classic Despite Bostons Loss
At Fenway Park, Jim Rice clubs three homers – in the 2nd, 3rd, and 6th innings – but Boston loses to the Oakland A’s, 8 – 7. Rice adds a single in the 4th. He is the first Bosox player to hit the hat trick since Norm Zauchin on May 27, 1955.
In a nine-player spring training swap between Pittsburgh and the A’s net the Pirates Phil Garner
In a nine-player spring training swap with Pittsburgh, the A’s send Phil Garner, Chris Batton, and Tommy Helms to the Pirates for Tony Armas, Mitchell Page, and four pitchers, including Doc Medich and Dave Giusti. Pittsburgh’s acquisition of infielder Phil Garner, the key player in the deal, will move a very disappointed Bill Robinson back into a utility role after he worked all winter to get ready to be the team’s everyday third baseman.
Oakland A’s trade Ron Fairly to the Toronto Blue Jays for minor leaguer Mike Weathers and cash
1977 – The Oakland A’s trade Ron Fairly to the Toronto Blue Jays for minor leaguer Mike Weathers and cash. The Macon, Georgia native, who played with the Montreal Expos from 1969 to 1974, will become the first major leaguer to appear with both Canadian teams.
San Diego Padres sign veteran free agents Rollie Fingers and Gene Tenace
San Diego Padres sign veteran free agents Rollie Fingers and Gene Tenace
Oakland A’s give future Hall of Famer Billy Williams his unconditional release
On November 9, 1976, the Oakland A’s give future Hall of Famer Billy Williams his unconditional release, ending his major league career. Williams, who spent all but two seasons with the Chicago Cubs, retires with 426 home runs, 2,711 hits, and a lifetime batting average of .290
Blue Moon Odom throws a combine 1 hitter vs A’s – it will be his last victory
On July 28, 1976, John “Blue Moon” Odom and Francisco Barrios of the Chicago White Sox combine to pitch a no-hitter against the Oakland A’s. Odom walks nine batters in what turns out to be his last major league victory. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@
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…
Hank Aaron hits his 750th career homer
On June 18, 1976, Hank Aaron hits his 750th career homer, giving the Brewers a 3-2 win over Oakland. Aaron retires at the end of the season with a record 755 career homers.
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…
