Vida Blue of the Oakland A’s wins his 20th game of the season
Vida Blue of the Oakland A’s wins his 20th game of the season
perennial Gold Glove winner Brooks Robinson commits three errors in one game for the first time in his career
On July 28, 1971, perennial Gold Glove winner Brooks Robinson commits three errors in one game for the first time in his career. The Baltimore Orioles’ third baseman commits all of his miscues in the sixth inning against the Oakland A’s, leading to two unearned runs. The Orioles rally to win the game, 3-2, on…
Catfish Hunter is knocked out in the 7th inning, but before he exits he drives in four runs as Oakland beats Detroit and Mickey Lolich, 9 – 7. Sal Bando has two homers, while the Tigers hit 4.
Catfish Hunter is knocked out in the 7th inning, but before he exits he drives in four runs as Oakland beats Detroit and Mickey Lolich, 9 – 7. Sal Bando has two homers, while the Tigers hit 4.
Vida Blue of the Oakland A’s strikes out 17 California Angels in 11 innings
On July 9, 1971, At Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, 21 year old Vida Blue of the Oakland A’s strikes out 17 California Angels in 11 innings. Rollie Fingers follows with seven scoreless innings of relief. The A’s will eventually win the game, 1-0, in 20 innings, which is the longest shutout in American League History. Angels’…
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Vida Blue News Clip from 1971 during his Cy Young and MVP Season
On June 28, 1971, this clip was Originally aired of Vida Blue of the Oakland A’s was in the midst of setting the baseball world on its ear when this story aired. Interviews with Blue’s mother is included as are clips of him pitching against the Kansas City Royals. Royals manager Bob Lemon and first…
Milwaukee Brewers hosted their first 10-Cent Beer Night
On June 18, 1971, the Milwaukee Brewers hosted their first 10-Cent Beer Night at County Stadium. 27,472 fans showed up for the “shitload of dimes” promotion, which was brewed up as a way to boost lackluster attendance during the team’s second year as the Brewers. Predictably, things went awry. A Milwaukee Journal report from the…
Oakland A’s hit five solo home runs in a 5-1 victory over the Washington Senators
On June 16, 1971, The Oakland Athletics hit five solo home runs in a 5 – 1 victory over the Washington Senators. Powerful first baseman Mike Epstein bangs out home runs in his first two at-bats, giving him homers in four straight at-bats over two games. Joe Rudi also adds a pair and Dave Duncan…
Cleveland Indians pitcher Steve Dunning becomes first AL pitcher to hit a grandslam after the DH (it will be 37 years until the next one)
On May 11, 1971, A Space crown of 2,992 at Cleveland Stadium, see’s what will become a rare feat as Cleveland Indians pitcher Steve Dunning becomes the last American League hurler to hit a grand slam. Dunning connects against Diego Segui of the Oakland A’s, helping the Indians to a 7-5 win. In 1973, the…
Five Player trade helps Oakland to World Series
On May 8, 1971, the Oakland A’s trade first baseman Don Mincher, catcher Frank Fernandez, and pitcher Paul Lindblad to the Washington Senators for first baseman Mike Epstein and pitcher Darold Knowles. Epstein and Knowles will help Oakland to its first-ever appearance in post-season play. Mincher, who started his career in the nation’s capital in…
Alou Brothers united
On April 9, 1971, the Oakland A’s trade first baseman-outfielder Felipe Alou to the New York Yankees for pitchers Rob Gardner and Ron Klimkowski. In 1972, Alou’s younger brother, Matty, will join him in Yankee pinstripes. The Yankees will acquire him in another deal with the A’s…
