The Mets, with another dramatic comeback, defeat the Red Sox, 8-5 to win Game 7 of the Fall Classic to become World Champions for the second time in the 25-year history of the franchise
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The Mets, with another dramatic comeback, defeat the Red Sox, 8-5 to win Game 7 of the Fall Classic to become World Champions for the second time in the 25-year history of the franchise

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The Mets, with another dramatic comeback, defeat the Red Sox, 8-5 to win Game 7 of the Fall Classic to become World Champions for the second time in the 25-year history of the franchise. Third baseman Ray Knight, who is named the Fall Classic’s MVP, makes amends for an earlier error by hitting a home run which puts the Mets ahead for good in the seventh inning.

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The Kansas City Royals become only the sixth team in major league history to rally from a three-games-to-one deficit to win the World Series

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The Kansas City Royals become only the sixth team in major league history to rally from a three-games-to-one deficit to win the World Series. Bret Saberhagen pitches a five-hit, 11 – 0 shutout over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 7 and is named Series MVP.

In a shocking announcement, Houston Astros owner John McMullen fires President and General Manager Tal Smith, replacing him with Al Rosen, former GM of the Yankees. Smith will soon be named Major League Executive of the Year. The move prompts a rebellion among the Astros’ 20 limited owners (who together own over 60 percent of the club), and on November 24th, McMullen will give up his sole authority to run the club, accepting a position on the club’s newly-formed executive committee instead.

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In a shocking announcement, Houston Astros owner John McMullen fires President and General Manager Tal Smith, replacing him with Al Rosen, former GM of the Yankees. Smith will soon be named Major League Executive of the Year. The move prompts a rebellion among the Astros’ 20 limited owners (who together own over 60 percent of the club), and on November 24th, McMullen will give up his sole authority to run the club, accepting a position on the club’s newly-formed executive committee instead.

Calvin Griffin confirms he has rejected skipper Gene Mauch’s request to leave the team to manage the Angels. Two days ago, the Twins owner informed Gene Autry, the owner of the Halos, of his decision, citing the three-year contract was Mauch’s idea and he didn’t want to lose a competent manager who is liked by the players and the Minnesota fans.

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Calvin Griffin confirms he has rejected skipper Gene Mauch’s request to leave the team to manage the Angels. Two days ago, the Twins owner informed Gene Autry, the owner of the Halos, of his decision, citing the three-year contract was Mauch’s idea and he didn’t want to lose a competent manager who is liked by the players and the Minnesota fans.

1972 – The New York Yankees ship OF Danny Walton to the Minnesota Twins for C Rick Dempsey. Walton spent the 1972 season in the minors, while young Dempsey has had cups of coffee with the Twins the past four seasons.

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1972 – The New York Yankees ship OF Danny Walton to the Minnesota Twins for C Rick Dempsey. Walton spent the 1972 season in the minors, while young Dempsey has had cups of coffee with the Twins the past four seasons.

The Braves trade outfielder Rico Carty, who led the National League in 1970 batting .366, to the Rangers for hurler Jim Panther. The 28 year-old right-hander will post a 2-3 record with an ERA of 7.14 for Atlanta in his final season in the major leagues, and the traded outfielder will retire in 1979, finishing his 15-year career with a lifetime .299 batting average.

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The Braves trade outfielder Rico Carty, who led the National League in 1970 batting .366, to the Rangers for hurler Jim Panther. The 28 year-old right-hander will post a 2-3 record with an ERA of 7.14 for Atlanta in his final season in the major leagues, and the traded outfielder will retire in 1979, finishing his 15-year career with a lifetime .299 batting average.

1965 – The St. Louis Cardinals trade two of their mainstays, sending 1B Bill White and SS Dick Groat to the Philadelphia Phillies for OF Alex Johnson, P Art Mahaffey and C Pat Corrales. St. Louis also throws in C Bob Uecker.

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1965 – The St. Louis Cardinals trade two of their mainstays, sending 1B Bill White and SS Dick Groat to the Philadelphia Phillies for OF Alex Johnson, P Art Mahaffey and C Pat Corrales. St. Louis also throws in C Bob Uecker.

The Tigers begin an eighteen-game tour of Japan. Detroit and will compile a 12-4-2 record against their opponents from the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’. During the trip, the two countries work out terms of player exchanges between the two nations, giving the commissioner of the respective league final approval of any transaction.

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The Tigers begin an eighteen-game tour of Japan. Detroit and will compile a 12-4-2 record against their opponents from the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’. During the trip, the two countries work out terms of player exchanges between the two nations, giving the commissioner of the respective league final approval of any transaction.