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Ken Holtzman and first baseman Mike Epstein wear black armbands on the sleeves of their uniforms to pay respect to the 11 Israeli Olympic athletes who were killed yesterday by terrorists in Munich

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A’s southpaw Ken Holtzman and first baseman Mike Epstein wear black armbands on the sleeves of their uniforms to pay respect to the 11 Israeli Olympic athletes who were killed yesterday by terrorists in Munich. The action taken by the Jewish players, affirming the importance of their faith, is well received by the club, with Reggie Jackson wearing an armband in solidarity, along with skipper Dick Williams being fully supportive of the symbolic gesture made by the Oakland teammates.

At Oakland, Boston’s Marty Pattin has his no-hit bid foiled when Reggie Jackson hits a one-out single in the 9th. Boston wins, 4 – 0.

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At Oakland, Boston’s Marty Pattin has his no-hit bid foiled when Reggie Jackson hits a one-out single in the 9th. Boston wins, 4 – 0.

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Charlie Finley holds baseball’s first ever “Mustache Day.”

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On June 18, 1972, colorful Oakland A’s owner Charlie Finley holds baseball’s first ever “Mustache Day.” Finley agrees to pay $300 to each of his players for growing mustaches by Father’s Day and all do except Vida Blue, who is still bitter about his recent contract negotiations with the team owner. Reggie Jackson had started…

Oakland, A’s outfielder Reggie Jackson becomes the first player in fifty-eight years to wear a mustache during the regular season

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On Opening Day in Oakland, A’s outfielder Reggie Jackson becomes the first player in fifty-eight years to wear a mustache during the regular season. The last time facial hair was worn in a major league game was in 1914 when Wally Schang had hair above his lip catching for Philadelphia Athletics.

Jackson sports mustache – first player since 1913

Jackson sports mustache – first player since 1913

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On April 15, 1972, Reggie Jackson of the Oakland A’s becomes the first major leaguer to sport a mustache since Wally Schang of the Philadelphia Athletics in 1914. Jackson starts a trend with the A’s, as owner Charlie Finley eventually encourages all of his players to grow mustaches. By the end of the season, the World Champion A’s will become known as the “Mustache Gang.”

Reggie Jackson of the Oakland A’s hits one of the most memorable home runs in All-Star Game history
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Reggie Jackson of the Oakland A’s hits one of the most memorable home runs in All-Star Game history

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        On July 13, 1971, Reggie Jackson of the Oakland A’s hits one of the most memorable home runs in All-Star Game history. Jackson smashes a monstrous blast against Dock Ellis of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The ball caroms off a light tower atop the roof of Tiger Stadium, some 520 feet away…

Clyde Wright pitches a no-hitter after being inducted into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame

Clyde Wright pitches a no-hitter after being inducted into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame

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    On July 3, 1970, Clyde Wright of the California Angels pitches a no-hitter against the Oakland A’s immediately after being inducted into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame. Wright, who won only one game in 1969, shuts down the A’s after being honored in pre-game ceremonies at Anaheim Stadium.He throw…

The Tigers tie a club record with six homers, and Denny McLain wins his 19th as he brawls with Charlie Finley

The Tigers tie a club record with six homers, and Denny McLain wins his 19th as he brawls with Charlie Finley

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The Tigers tie a club record with six homers, and Denny McLain wins his 19th, beating the A’s at Oakland, 9 – 4. Al Kaline homers in the 7th and 9th off relievers, but the first three Bengal homers come off starter Catfish Hunter.

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Reggie Jackson Oakland A’s All Star hammers 3 Homeruns vs Seattle Pilots

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On July 2, 1969, Reggie Jackson Oakland A’s slugger, hits three homers against the Seattle Pilots. It was Jackson’s eighth multi-homer game of the season, giving him 33 home runs in 71 games. He would finish the season with a career-high 47 homers. All three of Jackson’s home runs are solo shots, 2 coming off…