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OTD: Lyman Bostock hits for the cycle
On this day in 1976… emerging #Twins star Lyman Bostock hit for the cycle at Comiskey Park View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dick Allen (@dickallen_15)
Jackie Robinson Obit
On this day, 41 years ago Jackie Robinson died. Here is his obituary written by Dave Anderson and published by the New York Times on October 25, 1972 Jackie Robinson, First Black in Major Leagues, Dies Jackie Robinson, who made history in 1947 by becoming the first black baseball player in the major leagues, suffered…
OTD in 1970: Rookie Throws a No-No
Oakland A’s pitcher Vida Blue, in his eighth major league start, becomes the 11th rookie to throw a no-hitter. The A’s 21 year-old southpaw, who will become the AL MVP and Cy Young Award winner next season, beats the Twins at Oakland Coliseum, 6-0.
OTD in 2010… Doc Playoff No Hitter
Hard to believe it has been 10 years since Roy Halladay pitched a playoff no-hitter against the Reds. Here is the entire game broadcast:
OTD: Goose in Shorts
OTD in 1976: our friend “Goose” Gossage became the first pitcher in MLB history to earn a save wearing shorts #WhiteSox View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dick Allen (@dickallen_15)
On this day…. Ryan Howard #200
July 16, 2009 Ryan Howard, playing in his 658th game, becomes the fastest player to hit 200 home runs when he goes deep off Chris Volstad with his solo shot in the sixth inning in team’s 4-0 victory in Miami. The previous mark was held by Hall of Fame slugger Ralph Kiner, who played in…