Dodger ace Don Sutton hurls a one-hit gem against the Giants
Dodger ace Don Sutton hurls a one-hit gem against the Giants
Willie McCovey becomes first player to hit 2 homers an in inning twice
On June 27, 1977, Willie McCovey of the San Francisco Giants hits two home runs in one inning and becomes the all-time National League leader with 17 career grand slams. McCovey homered of Jack Billingham with one out made the score 8-4, 9 batters later McCovey hits a grandslam off reliever Joe Hoerner, he entered…
Tommy Lasorda debuts for Dodgers as manager
On April 7, 1977, Tommy Lasorda makes his managerial debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Lasorda guides the team to a 5-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants. The colorful Lasorda will gain election to the Hall of Fame in 1997…
Chicago Cubs trade two-time National League batting champion Bill Madlock
1977 – The Chicago Cubs trade two-time National League batting champion Bill Madlock and infielder Rob Sperring to the San Francisco Giants for outfielder Bobby Murcer, third baseman Steve Ontiveros, and a minor league pitcher. In 1976, Madlock led the NL with a .339 mark, while Murcer hit 23 home runs and 90 RBI. Madlock leaves Chicago having hit .336 for them, which ties him with Riggs Stephenson for the top career average in team history.
J.R. Richard becomes a twenty-game winner on the last day of the season
Four years before the stroke that ends his career, 26 year-old J.R. Richard becomes a twenty-game winner on the last day of the season when he tosses a complete game in the Astros’ 10-1 victory over San Francisco. James Rodney also enjoys a big day at the plate, going 3-for-4, including a two-run home run.
The San Francisco Giants are sold to businessmen Bob Lurie and Bud Herseth for an estimated $8 million
1976 – The San Francisco Giants are sold to businessmen Bob Lurie and Bud Herseth for an estimated $8 million. Lurie promises to keep the Giants in the Bay Area despite dwindling attendance.
Bob Watson of the Houston Astros scores the one millionth run in major league history. Watson scores the run on Milt May’s three-run homer
On May 4, 1975, At 12:32pm at Candlestick Park, Bob Watson of the Houston Astros scores the one millionth run in major league history. Watson scores the run on Milt May’s three-run homer, as part of the Astros’ 8-6 loss to the San Francisco Giants in the first game of a doubleheader. He…
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Bake McBride wins the National League Rookie of the Year Award.
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Bake McBride wins the National League Rookie of the Year Award.
Giants and Yankees swap popular outfielders – Bonds and Murcer
Baseball is the only game you can watch on the radio. Join the community today and listen to hundreds of broadcasts from baseball’s golden age! Sign Up or learn more On October 22, 1974, Considered to be the biggest one-for-one trade in baseball history, two very well-known outfielders are exchanged for one another, the…
The Giants’ John Montefusco making his major league debut, homers in his first official time at bat, off Charlie Hough, and pitches nine innings of relief to earn a 9 – 5 victory over the Dodgers.
1974 – The Giants’ John Montefusco making his major league debut, homers in his first official time at bat, off Charlie Hough, and pitches nine innings of relief to earn a 9 – 5 victory over the Dodgers.
