Hall of Fame inducts 8 new members
Hall of Fame inducts 8 new members
President Richard Nixon discuss his All Time Team in Baseball and biggest moments
On June 30, 1972, journalist Clifford Evans interviewed President Richard Nixon in the White House for RKO General Broadcasting. This meeting was captured by recording devices in the Oval Office. Prior to this meeting, Evans had asked President Nixon to name his favorite baseball players during a June 22, 1972 press conference. President Nixon subsequently…
Dodgers retire 3 numbers Koufax, Robinson and Campanella
On June 4, 1972, the Dodgers’ franchise honors three of its all-time greats by retiring their uniform numbers. Sandy Koufax’s No. 32, Roy Campanella’s No. 39 and Jackie Robinson’s No. 42 are all retired during pre-game ceremonies at Dodger Stadium.
Baseball Writers elect three players to the Hall of Fame: Yogi Berra, Sandy Koufax and Early Wynn
On January 19, 1972, the Baseball Writers elect three players to the Hall of Fame: Yogi Berra, (339 votes) Sandy Koufax (344 votes) and Early Wynn (301 votes) One year earlier, the writers had failed to elect anyone to the Hall. Koufax, at the age of 36, becomes the youngest man to gain…
Vida Blue becomes the youngest player ever to win the MVP award.
Vida Blue becomes the youngest player ever to win the MVP award. The 22 year-old A’s southpaw is only the fifth hurler to capture both the Cy Young Award and the MVP in the same season, joining Don Newcombe (1956 Dodgers), Sandy Koufax (1963 Dodgers), Bob Gibson (1968 Cardinals), and Denny McLain (1968 Tigers).
Bill Singer of the Los Angeles Dodgers fires a no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies
On July 20, 1970, At Dodger Stadium, 26 year old Bill Singer pitches a 5-0 No-hitter over the Philadelphia Phillies. Singer strikeout 10 and walks no one, he does however commit 2 errors, and one of the errors was a slow roller hit by Don Money that got by Gold Glover Wes Parker. The Phillies…
Bob Gibson strikes out 17 Detroit Tigers to set world series record
On October 2, 1968, “Someone should have warned us that he changed his clothes in a phone booth before he got to the park and took off the suit with the big S on it.” – NORM CASH, Tiger first baseman commenting on Bob Gibson‘s commanding performance in Game 1 of the 1968 World Series….
Major League Baseball Season Recap 1966
1966, American League MVP and Triple Crown winner Frank Robinson led Baltimore to the first World Series title in franchise history with a sweep over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Dodger lefty Sandy Koufax led the majors with 27 wins, a 1.73 ERA, and 317 strikeouts to earn the Cy Young award for the third time…
Willie Mays & Sandy Koufax, showing off some hardware won in 1966.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitching ace Sandy Koufax announces his retirement
On November 18, 1966, Los Angeles Dodgers pitching ace Sandy Koufax announces his retirement, due to increasing pain caused by arthritis in his left elbow. Koufax cites the fear of permanent damage as the reason for placing himself on the voluntarily retired list. Just three weeks earlier, Koufax had won a record third Cy Young…