The following are the baseball events of the year 1971 throughout the world. Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar.
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Champions
Major League Baseball
| League Championship Series NBC | World Series NBC | |||||||
| East | Baltimore Orioles | 3 | ||||||
| West | Oakland Athletics | 0 | ||||||
| AL | Baltimore Orioles | 3 | ||||||
| NL | Pittsburgh Pirates | 4 | ||||||
| East | Pittsburgh Pirates | 3 | ||||||
| West | San Francisco Giants | 1 | ||||||
- World Series MVP: Roberto Clemente
- All-Star Game, July 13 at Tiger Stadium: American League, 6-4; Frank Robinson, MVP
Other champions
- Caribbean World Series: Tigres de Licey (Dominican Republic)
- College World Series: USC
- Japan Series: Yomiuri Giants over Hankyu Braves (4-1)
- Little League World Series: Tainan, Taiwan
Awards and honors
- Most Valuable Player
- Cy Young Award
- Vida Blue (AL)
- Ferguson Jenkins (NL)
- Rookie of the Year
- Chris Chambliss (AL)
- Earl Williams (NL)
Statistical Leaders
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Major League Baseball final standings
American League final standings
| American League | ||||
| Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| East Division | ||||
| Baltimore Orioles | 101 | 57 | . The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. 639 | -- |
| Detroit Tigers | 91 | 71 | . The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA 562 | 12 |
| Boston Red Sox | 85 | 77 | . The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. 525 | 18 |
| New York Yankees | 82 | 80 | . The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. 506 | 21 |
| Washington Senators | 63 | 96 | . The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft 396 | 38. 5 |
| Cleveland Indians | 60 | 102 | . The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. 370 | 43 |
| West Division | ||||
| Oakland Athletics | 101 | 60 | . The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. 627 | -- |
| Kansas City Royals | 85 | 76 | . The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. 528 | 16 |
| Chicago White Sox | 79 | 83 | . The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. 488 | 22. 5 |
| California Angels | 76 | 86 | . The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. 469 | 25. 5 |
| Minnesota Twins | 74 | 86 | . The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 463 | 26. 5 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 69 | 92 | . The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League 429 | 32 |
National League final standings
| National League | ||||
| Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| East Division | ||||
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 97 | 65 | . The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 599 | -- |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 90 | 72 | . The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St 556 | 7 |
| Chicago Cubs | 83 | 79 | . The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. 512 | 14 |
| New York Mets | 83 | 79 | . "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. 512 | 14 |
| Montreal Expos | 71 | 90 | . Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of 441 | 25. 5 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 67 | 95 | . The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. 414 | 30 |
| West Division | ||||
| San Francisco Giants | 90 | 72 | . The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. 556 | -- |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 89 | 73 | . The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA 549 | 1 |
| Atlanta Braves | 82 | 80 | . 506 | 8 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 79 | 83 | . The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA 488 | 11 |
| Houston Astros | 79 | 83 | . The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. 488 | 11 |
| San Diego Padres | 61 | 100 | . The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 379 | 28. 5 |
Events
January-June
- Pittsburgh Pirates become the first Major League Baseball team to field an all-black lineup. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. [1]
- January 31 - The new Special Veterans Committee selects seven men for enshrinement to the Hall of Fame: former players Dave Bancroft, Jake Beckley, Chick Hafey, Harry Hooper, Joe Kelley, and Rube Marquard, and executive George Weiss. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes David James "Beauty" Bancroft ( April 20, 1891 - October 9, 1972) was an American Baseball player who played Jacob Peter Beckley ( August 4, 1867 &ndash June 25, 1918) nicknamed "Eagle Eye" was a Major League Baseball player Charles James "Chick" Hafey ( February 12, 1903, Berkeley California – July 2, 1973, Calistoga California) Harry Bartholomew Hooper ( August 24, 1887 &ndash December 18, 1974) was a Major League Baseball player in the early 20th century Joseph James Kelley ( December 9, 1871 &ndash August 14, 1943) was an American Left fielder in Major League Baseball Richard William "Rube" Marquard (October 9 1886 - June 1 1980 was an American left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball in the 1910s George Martin Weiss ( June 23, 1894 — August 13, 1972) was one of Major League Baseball 's most successful executives
- February 9 - Former Negro Leagues pitcher Satchel Paige is nominated for the Hall of Fame. Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Part of the History of baseball in the United States series The Negro leagues were American professional Baseball leagues Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige ( July 7, 1906 He appeared in the Major League All-Star Game in both 1952 and 1953. On June 10, the Hall's new Veterans Committee will formally select Paige for induction.
- April 10 - The Philadelphia Phillies defeat the Montreal Expos, 4-1, in the first game played at Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of Philadelphia Veterans Stadium (informally called "The Vet") was a professional sports facility located at the northeast corner of Broad Street and Pattison
- Willie Stargell hits 3 home runs, including his 200th career home run. Wilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell ( March 6, 1940 &ndash April 9, 2001) nicknamed " Pops " in the later years of
- April 27 - Hank Aaron becomes the third player in Major League history to hit his 600th home run. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron (born February 5 1934 in Mobile Alabama) nicknamed "Hammer" "Hammerin' Hank” or "Bad Henry” is a retired
- May 6 - Commissioner Bowie Kuhn signs Major League Baseball to a $72 million television contract with NBC. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Bowie Kent Kuhn (October 28 1926 &ndash March 15 2007 was an American Lawyer and sports administrator who served as the 5th commissioner of Major League Baseball The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's
- May 17 - Johnny Bench hits his 100th career home run. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Johnny Lee Bench (born December 7, 1947) is a former American Baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds from 1967 to
- June 3 - Pitcher Ken Holtzman of the Chicago Cubs throws the second no-hitter of his career, victimizing the hosts Cincinnati Reds 1–0. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Kenneth Dale Holtzman (born November 3, 1945, in St Louis Missouri) is a Left-handed former Starting pitcher in Major League The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. In Baseball, a no-hitter (also known as a no-hit game, or colloquially a no-no) refers to a game in which one of the teams prevented the other from getting The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Holtzman scores the only run, unearned, in the third inning, to beat Reds pitcher Gary Nolan. Gary Lynn Nolan (born May 27, 1948 in Herlong, California) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed Starting pitcher
- June 6 - Willie Mays hits his major league-leading 22nd and last career extra-inning home run against Phillies reliever Joe Hoerner. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Willie Howard Mays Jr (born May 6 1931 is a retired American Baseball player who played the majority of his career with the New York and San Francisco Giants The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Joseph Walter Hoerner ( November 12, 1936 - October 4, 1996) was a Major League Baseball Relief pitcher.
- June 23 - In a singular performance, pitcher Rick Wise of the Philadelphia Phillies no-hits the Reds, 4–0, and bangs two home runs in the game. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Richard Charles Wise (born September 13, 1945 in Jackson Michigan) is a former right-handed Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Wise joins Wes Ferrell (1931) and Earl Wilson (1962) as the only pitchers to pitch a no-hitter and hit a home run in the same game. Wesley Cheek Ferrell ( February 2 1908 &ndash December 9 1976) was an American Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball Champions World Series: St Louis Cardinals over Philadelphia Athletics (4-3 Awards and honors Earl Wilson may refer to Earl Wilson (politician (1906-1990 U The 1962 season is perhaps most notable for the dismal 40-120 record of the New York Mets, which has been a continuing source of humor among baseball fans as well as comedians such as It is the second no-hitter against Cincinnati this month, both in Riverfront Stadium. Riverfront Stadium, later known as Cinergy Field, (2002 was the home of the Cincinnati Reds National League Baseball team and the
July-December
- July 7 - Commissioner Kuhn announces that players from the Negro Leagues elected to the Hall of Fame will be given full membership in the museum. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death It had been previously announced that they would be honored in a separate wing.
- July 9 - The Oakland Athletics beat the California Angels 1–0 in 20 innings – the longest shutout in American League history. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in Vida Blue strikes out 17 batters in 11 innings for Oakland, while the Angels' Billy Cowan ties a major league record by fanning six times. This article is about Vida Blue the baseball pitcher For information on the Jam band of the same name see Vida Blue (band. Billy Rolland Cowan (born August 28, 1938, in Calhoun City, Mississippi) is a retired professional Baseball player who played Both teams combine for 43 strikeouts, a new major league record.
- July 13 - In an All-Star Game featuring home runs by future Hall of Famers Hank Aaron, Johnny Bench, Roberto Clemente, Reggie Jackson, Harmon Killebrew and Frank Robinson, the American League triumphs over the National League 6-4 at Tiger Stadium. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also popularly known as the "Midsummer Classic" is an annual Baseball game between players from the National League Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron (born February 5 1934 in Mobile Alabama) nicknamed "Hammer" "Hammerin' Hank” or "Bad Henry” is a retired Johnny Lee Bench (born December 7, 1947) is a former American Baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds from 1967 to Roberto Clemente Walker (August 18 1934 &ndash December 31 1972 was a professional baseball player and a Major League Baseball Right fielder. Reginald Martinez Jackson (born May 18 1946) nicknamed " Mr Harmon Clayton Killebrew (ˈkɪləˌbɹuː born June 29 1936 is a former Major League Baseball player and member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Frank Robinson (born August 31, 1935 in Beaumont Texas) is a Hall of Fame former Major League Baseball player The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Tiger Stadium (formerly Navin Field then Briggs Stadium is a Stadium located in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit, Michigan. It is the only AL All-Star victory between 1962 and 1983. The 1962 season is perhaps most notable for the dismal 40-120 record of the New York Mets, which has been a continuing source of humor among baseball fans as well as comedians such as Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Baltimore Orioles over Philadelphia Phillies (4-1 Rick Dempsey, Jackson's home run goes 520 feet, and Robinson is named MVP.
- August 4 - St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bob Gibson wins his 200th game, a 7-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants at St. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Pack Robert "Bob" Gibson (born November 9, 1935 in Omaha Nebraska) is a former right-handed Baseball Pitcher for the The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Louis.
- August 10:
- Harmon Killebrew becomes the 10th player to amass 500 home runs, and adds his 501st, but the Orioles beat the Twins 4–3. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Harmon Clayton Killebrew (ˈkɪləˌbɹuː born June 29 1936 is a former Major League Baseball player and member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mike Cuellar picks up the win. Miguel Angel Cuellar Santana (born May 8 1937 in Santa Clara Cuba) best known as Mike Cuellar (/ˈkweʎar/ is a former left-handed Starting
- Sixteen baseball researchers at Cooperstown form the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), with founder Robert Davids as president. The Society for American Baseball Research was established in Cooperstown New York, in August 1971
- August 14 - Ten days after his 200th victory, St. Louis Cardinal pitcher Bob Gibson no-hits the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-0, the first no-hitter ever pitched at Three Rivers Stadium. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Pack Robert "Bob" Gibson (born November 9, 1935 in Omaha Nebraska) is a former right-handed Baseball Pitcher for the In Baseball, a no-hitter (also known as a no-hit game, or colloquially a no-no) refers to a game in which one of the teams prevented the other from getting The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Three Rivers Stadium was a Multi-purpose stadium located in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from 1970 to 2000 He strikes out 10 batters along the way; three of those are to Willie Stargell, including the final out. Wilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell ( March 6, 1940 &ndash April 9, 2001) nicknamed " Pops " in the later years of The no-hitter is the first to be pitched in Pittsburgh in 64 years; none had been pitched in the 62-year (mid-1909 to mid-1970) history of Three Rivers Stadium's predecessor, Forbes Field. Champions World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over Detroit Tigers (4-3 Awards and honors MLB Statistical Champions Major Leagues World Series MVP Brooks Robinson All-Star Game, July 14 at Riverfront Stadium Forbes Field was a Baseball park in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from 1909 to 1971
- August 28 - Phillies pitcher Rick Wise hits two home runs, including a grand slam off Don McMahon, in the second game of a doubleheader, duplicating his feat in his June no-hitter. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Richard Charles Wise (born September 13, 1945 in Jackson Michigan) is a former right-handed Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball In the Sport of Baseball, a grand slam (or just slam for short is a Home run hit with all the bases occupied by baserunners, thereby Donald John McMahon ( January 4, 1930 – July 22, 1987) was a right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. Wise beats the Giants 7–3.
- September 1 - The Pittsburgh Pirates start what is believed to be the first All-Black lineup in major league history, which include several Latin American players, in a 10-7 victory over the Phillies. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa [2] The lineup: Rennie Stennett (2B); Gene Clines (CF); Roberto Clemente (RF); Willie Stargell (LF); Manny Sanguillén (C); Dave Cash (3B); Al Oliver (1B); Jackie Hernández (SS), and Dock Ellis (P). Rennie Stennett, born Renaldo Antonio Stennett Porte ( April 5, 1951 in Colón Panama) is a former Second baseman in Major League Eugene Anthony (Gene Clines (born October 6, 1946 in San Pablo California) is a former Outfielder in Major League Baseball, Roberto Clemente Walker (August 18 1934 &ndash December 31 1972 was a professional baseball player and a Major League Baseball Right fielder. Wilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell ( March 6, 1940 &ndash April 9, 2001) nicknamed " Pops " in the later years of Manuel De Jesus Sanguillen Magan, better known as Manny Sanguillen or "Sangy" (born March 21 1944 in Colon Panama) is a former David Cash Jr (born June 11, 1948 in Utica New York) is a former Major League Baseball Second baseman who played in the National Albert Oliver Jr (born October 14 1946 in Portsmouth Ohio) is a former Major League Baseball player Jacinto (Zulueta "Jackie" Hernandez (born on September 11, 1940 in Central Tinguaro, Cuba) is a former Major League Baseball Dock Phillip Ellis Jr (born March 11, 1945, in Los Angeles California) is a former professional Baseball player who pitched for the Pittsburgh [3] Another black player, Bob Veale, was one of three relievers in the game. Robert Andrew Veale (born October 28 1935 in Birmingham, Alabama) is a former left-handed Starting pitcher mostly although he was
- September 5 - J.R. Richard tied Karl Spooner's major league record by striking out 15 San Francisco Giants in his first major league game, as the Houston Astros beat the Giants. Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. James Rodney Richard (born March 7 1950 is a former right-handed All-Star Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire career from Karl Benjamin Spooner (born June 23, 1931, in Oriskany Falls New York &ndash died April 10, 1984, in Vero Beach Florida The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas.
- September 13 - Baltimore Orioles first baseman Frank Robinson becomes the 11th player to reach 500 career home runs. Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Frank Robinson (born August 31, 1935 in Beaumont Texas) is a Hall of Fame former Major League Baseball player In Major League Baseball, the 500 Home Run Club is an informal term applied to the group of players who have hit 500 or more career Home runs The first member of the
- September 26 - Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jim Palmer shuts out the host Cleveland Indians 5-0, and becomes the fourth member of the Orioles 1971 pitching staff to notch his 20th victory, joining Dave McNally, Mike Cuellar and Pat Dobson. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. James Alvin "Jim" Palmer (born October 15, 1945) nicknamed "Cakes" is a former Major League Baseball right-handed Starting pitcher The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. David Arthur "Dave" McNally ( October 31 1942 &ndash December 1 2002) was a Major League Baseball left-handed Starting Miguel Angel Cuellar Santana (born May 8 1937 in Santa Clara Cuba) best known as Mike Cuellar (/ˈkweʎar/ is a former left-handed Starting Patrick Edward Dobson Jr ( February 12 1942 – November 22 2006) was an American right-handed Starting pitcher in Only one other team in ML history, the 1920 Chicago White Sox, boasted four 20-game winners. Champions World Series: Cleveland Indians over Brooklyn Robins (5-2 Awards and honors The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois.
- September 30 - The Washington Senators' lead 7-5 in their last home game, but forfeit the game to the New York Yankees, when, with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, fans storm the field. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The Senators moved to Dallas, Texas, and became the Texas Rangers for the 1972 season. The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft Labor strife and more moving 1972 was tainted by a players' strike over pension and salary arbitration
- October 17 - Pitcher Steve Blass throws a four-hitter and Roberto Clemente homers as the Pittsburgh Pirates win Game Seven of the World Series over the Baltimore Orioles, 2–1, becoming World Champions for the first time since 1960. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Stephen Robert Blass (born April 18, 1942 in Canaan, Connecticut) is a former Major League Baseball right handed Pitcher Roberto Clemente Walker (August 18 1934 &ndash December 31 1972 was a professional baseball player and a Major League Baseball Right fielder. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The 1971 World Series matched the defending champion Baltimore Orioles against the Pittsburgh Pirates, with the Pirates winning in seven games The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over New York Yankees (4-3 Bobby Richardson, Clemente is named the Series MVP. Game Two of this World Series was the first night game played in Series history.
- November 2 - The Orioles' Pat Dobson pitches a no-hitter against the Yomiuri Giants, winning 2–0. Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Patrick Edward Dobson Jr ( February 12 1942 – November 22 2006) was an American right-handed Starting pitcher in In Baseball, a no-hitter (also known as a no-hit game, or colloquially a no-no) refers to a game in which one of the teams prevented the other from getting The is a Nippon Professional Baseball team based at the Tokyo Dome in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan. It is the first no-hitter in Japanese-American baseball exhibition history. Nippon Professional Baseball or NPB is the highest level of Baseball in Japan. The Orioles compile a record of 12-2-4 on the tour.
- December 1 - The Chicago Cubs release Ernie Banks, and promptly rehire him as a coach. Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Ernest "Ernie" Banks (born January 31, 1931 in Dallas Texas) is an American former Major League Baseball player
- December 10 - The California Angels send star shortstop Jim Fregosi to the New York Mets in return for four players, one of whom is Nolan Ryan. Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. James Louis Fregosi (born April 4 1942 in San Francisco California) is a former Shortstop and manager in Major League Baseball "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr (born January 31, 1947 in Refugio, Texas) is a retired American Right-handed Pitcher in
Births
January-March
- January 7 - Frank Menechino
- January 8 - Jason Giambi
- January 11 - Alex Delgado
- January 12 - Andy Fox
- January 13 - Elmer Dessens
- January 17 - Tyler Houston
- January 19 - Jeff Juden
- January 19 - Phil Nevin
- January 21 - Brian Giles
- January 23 - Charlie Greene
- January 27 - Ken Huckaby
- February 3 - Eric Owens
- February 10 - Kevin Sefcik
- February 19 - Miguel Batista
- March 5 - Jeffrey Hammonds
- March 5 - Brian Lesher
- March 12 - Raúl Mondesí
- March 17 - Bill Mueller
- March 20 - Manny Alexander
- March 26 - Frank Lankford
April-June
- April 3 - Quilvio Veras
- April 6 - Lou Merloni
- April 14 - Gregg Zaun
- April 29 - Sterling Hitchcock
- May 4 - Joe Borowski
- May 5 - Mike Redmond
- May 8 - Todd Greene
- May 11 - Kerry Ligtenberg
- May 13 - Mike Sirotka
- May 18 - Rich Garcés
- May 21 - Chris Widger
- May 26 - Jason Bere
- May 31 - José Malavé
- June 3 - Carl Everett
- June 3 - Aaron Ledesma
- June 7 - Roberto Petagine
- June 12 - Ryan Klesko
- June 16 - Chris Gomez
- June 25 - Michael Tucker
- June 28 - Ron Mahay
July-September
- July 1 - Jamie Walker
- July 4 - Brendan Donnelly
- July 15 - James Baldwin
- July 20 - Charles Johnson
- July 25 - Billy Wagner
- August 1 - Travis Driskill
- August 5 - Juan Carlos Pulido
- August 10 - Sal Fasano
- August 14 - Mark Loretta
- August 17 - Jorge Posada
- August 18 - Albie López
- August 23 - Allen McDill
- August 29 - Henry Blanco
- August 29 - Shane Andrews
- September 2 - Rich Aurilia
- September 9 - Robinson Checo
- September 13 - Armando Ríos
- September 23 - Willie Greene
- September 24 - Kevin Millar
October-December
- October 3 - Wil Cordero
- October 14 - Midre Cummings
- October 25 - Pedro Martínez
- November 3 - Matt Lawton
- November 6 - Bubba Trammell
- November 9 - Scott Sauerbeck
- November 10 - Butch Huskey
- November 20 - Gabe White
- November 23 - Aaron Small
- November 28 - Bill Simas
- November 30 - Ray Durham
- November 30 - Iván Rodríguez
- December 6 - José Contreras
- December 6 - Adam Hyzdu
- December 9 - Todd Van Poppel
- December 24 - Alex Cabrera
- December 28 - Benny Agbayani
- December 28 - Melvin Nieves
- December 31 - Esteban Loaiza
- December 31 - Brian Moehler
Deaths
- January 1 - Harry Rice, 69, outfielder noted for his defense who also hit . Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Frank Menechino (born January 7, 1971 in Staten Island, New York) is a former Major League Baseball Infielder, who Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Alexander Delgado (born January 11, 1971 in Palmarejo Zulia State, Venezuela) is a former Catcher in Major League Baseball Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Andrew Junipero Fox (born January 12, 1971 in Sacramento California) is a First base /infield coach for the Florida Marlins and Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Elmer Dessens Jusaino (born January 13, 1971 in Hermosillo Mexico) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Atlanta Braves Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Tyler Sam Houston (born January 17, 1971 in Long Beach California) is a former professional baseball player who played Third base and Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Jeffrey Daniel Juden (born January 19, 1971 in Salem Massachusetts) is a former Major League Baseball player Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Phillip Joseph Nevin (born January 19, 1971 in Fullerton California) is a former Major League Baseball player Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Brian Stephen Giles (pronounced JYLES (born January 20, 1971 in El Cajon, California) is an American Major League Baseball Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Charles Patrick Greene (born January 23, 1971 in Miami Florida) is a former backup Catcher who played in Major League Baseball with Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Kenneth Paul Huckaby (born January 27, 1971 in San Leandro California) is a backup Catcher in Major League Baseball who is currently Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states For the American baseball player use Eric Owens (baseball For the American opera singer use Eric Owens (bass-baritone Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Kevin John Sefcik (born February 10, 1971 in Tinley Park Illinois) was a Major League Baseball utility player for 7 seasons from Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Miguel Descartes Batista Jerez (born February 19, 1971 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Jeffrey Bryan Hammonds (born March 5, 1971 in Plainfield New Jersey) is a former Major League Baseball player Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Brian Herbert Lesher (born 5 March 1971) is a former backup Outfielder in Major League who played for three different teams between and. Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Raúl Ramón Mondesí Avelino (born March 12, 1971 in San Cristóbal Dominican Republic) is a former Major League Baseball player Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger William Richard Mueller (ˈmɪlɚ born March 17, 1971) is a former Major League Baseball Third baseman. Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Manuel de Jesús Alexander (born March 20, 1971 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a professional baseball Infielder Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Frank Lankford (born March 26, 1971, in Atlanta Georgia) was a Major League Baseball right-handed Pitcher. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Quilvio Alberto Veras Perez (born April 3, 1971, in Santo Domingo Dominican Republic) was a Major League Baseball second baseman Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Louis William "Sweet Lou" Merloni (born April 6, 1971 in Framingham Massachusetts) is a former Major League Baseball player Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Gregory Owen Zaun (zɑːn born April 14, 1971 in Glendale California) is a Major League Baseball player with the Toronto Blue Jays Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Sterling Alex Hitchcock (born April 29, 1971 in Fayetteville North Carolina) is a former Major League Baseball left-handed Pitcher Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Joseph Thomas Borowski (born May 4, 1971 in Bayonne, New Jersey) is a Right-handed Relief pitcher who is currently a Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Michael Patrick 'Mike' Redmond (born on May 5, 1971 in Seattle Washington) is a Major League Baseball catcher Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Todd Anthony Greene (born May 8, 1971 in Augusta, Georgia) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Kerry Dale Ligtenberg (born May 11, 1971 in Rapid City, South Dakota) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Michael Robert Sirotka (born May 13, 1971, in Houston Texas) was a Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Richard Alan Garcés Mendoza Jr (born May 18 1971 in Maracay, Venezuela) is a former right-handed Relief pitcher in Major Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Christopher Jon Widger (born May 21, 1971 in Wilmington, Delaware) is a Catcher and currently a Free agent. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Jason Phillip Bere (born May 26, 1971 in Cambridge Massachusetts) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher who played for parts Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. José Francisco Malavé (born May 31, 1971 in Cumaná Sucre State, Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball Right fielder Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Carl Edward Everett III (born June 3, 1971 in Tampa Florida) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder currently playing for the Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Aaron David Ledesma (born June 3, 1971 in Union City, California, U Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Roberto Antonio Petagine /petɑːˈgɪneɪ/ (born June 7, 1971 in Nueva Esparta, Venezuela) is a Left-handed First baseman Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Ryan Anthony Klesko (born June 12, 1971 in Westminster California) is a former First baseman and Corner outfielder, who last played Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Christopher Cory Gomez (born June 16, 1971 in Los Angeles, California) is an Infielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Michael Anthony Tucker (born June 25, 1971 in South Boston Virginia) is a former Right fielder in Major League Baseball. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Ronald Matthew Mahay (məˈheɪ (born June 28, 1971 in Crestwood Illinois) is a Relief pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. James Ross "Jamie" Walker (born July 1, 1971, in) is a Major League Baseball Relief pitcher who currently plays for the Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Brendan Kevin Donnelly (born July 4, 1971 in Washington DC) is a Major League Baseball Relief pitcher for the Cleveland Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final James J Baldwin Jr (born July 15, 1971 in Southern Pines, North Carolina) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Charles Edward Johnson Jr (born July 20, 1971 in Fort Pierce Florida) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler William "Billy" Edward Wagner (born July 25, 1971 in Tannersville, Virginia) is an American professional Baseball Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Travis Corey Driskill (born August 1, 1971 in Omaha Nebraska) is a retired Major League Baseball Relief pitcher. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Salvatore Frank Fasano (fəˈsɑːnoʊ̪ born August 10, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois) is a Major League Baseball Catcher Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Mark David Loretta (born August 14 1971 in Santa Monica, California) is a Second baseman and Shortstop in Major League Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Jorge Rafael Posada Villeta (born August 17, 1971 in Santurce, Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball Catcher who plays Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Albert Anthony "Albie" Lopez (born on August 18, 1971 in Mesa, Arizona) was a Pitcher who played for several teams Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Allen Gabriel McDill (born August 23, 1971 in Greenville Mississippi) is a former Left-handed specialist in Major League Baseball who Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Henry Ramón Blanco (born August 29, 1971 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball Catcher and right-handed Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Darrell Shane Andrews (born August 28, 1971 in Dallas Texas) is a former Third baseman in Major League Baseball. Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Richard Santo (Rich Aurilia (born September 2 1971 in Brooklyn, New York) is an infielder in Major League Baseball for the San Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Robinson (Pérez Checo (born September 9, 1971 in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic) is a former Pitcher who played Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Armando Ríos (born September 13, 1971 in Santurce Puerto Rico) is a 5' 9" 185 lb Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Willie Louis Greene (born September 23, 1971 in Milledgeville GA) was a professional baseball player for nine years in the Major Leagues and during that Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Kevin Charles Millar (born September 24, 1971, in Los Angeles, California) is a professional First baseman who plays for the Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Wilfredo Cordero Nieva ( aka "Coco") (born October 3, 1971 in Mayagüez Puerto Rico) is a First baseman / Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Midre Almeric Cummings (born October 14, 1971 in St Croix Virgin Islands) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Pedro Jaime Martínez (born October 25 1971 in Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher for the Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Matthew Lawton III (born November 3, 1971 in Gulfport Mississippi) is a former Right fielder in Major League Baseball who played Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Thomas Bubba Trammell (born November 6, 1971 in Knoxville Tennessee) was a Major League Baseball Outfielder and Designated Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Scott William Sauerbeck (born November 9, 1971 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a retired Left-handed Major League Baseball Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Robert Leon "Butch" Huskey (born November 10, 1971 in Anadarko Oklahoma) is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Gabriel Allen White (born November 20, 1971 in Sebring Florida) is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1994-2005 Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Aaron James Small (born November 23, 1971 in Oxnard, California) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher. For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events William Anthony Simas (born November 28, 1971 in Hanford California) is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues for the Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Ray Durham (born November 30, 1971 in) nicknamed The Sugarman, is a Major League Baseball Second baseman for the Milwaukee Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Iván Rodríguez Torres (born November 30 1971 in Manatí Puerto Rico) also known as "Pudge Rodríguez" and "I-Rod", is a Major Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev For the Chilean football player see José Contreras (footballer. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Adam David Hyzdu (haɪ̪zdu born December 6, 1971 in San Jose California) is a former Outfielder in Major League Baseball who is Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Todd Matthew Van Poppel (born December 9, 1971 in Hinsdale Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher who played for Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Alex Cabrera (born December 24, 1971) is a Venezuelan baseball player Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Benny Agbayani (born December 28, 1971) is a professional Baseball player who played with the New York Mets, Colorado Rockies and Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Melvin Ramos (Mel Nieves (born December 28, 1971 in San Juan Puerto Rico) is a former Outfielder in Major League Baseball outfielder Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Esteban Antonio Loaiza Veyna (born December 31, 1971 in Tijuana, Baja California, México) is a Major League Baseball Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Brian Merritt Moehler (born December 31, 1971 in Rockingham North Carolina) is a Starting pitcher with the Houston Astros. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Harry Francis Rice ( November 22, 1901 - January 1, 1971) born in Ware Station Illinois was an Outfielder for the 300 five times
- January 7 - Dud Lee, 71, infielder for the St. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Ernest Holford Lee ( August 22, 1899 - January 7, 1971) was a backup Infielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly Louis Browns and Boston Red Sox in the 1920s
- January 7 - Hal Rhyne, 71, shortstop who played from 1926 to 1933 for the Pirates, Red Sox and White Sox
- January 9 - Elmer Flick, 94, Hall of Fame right fielder and lifetime . Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Harold J Rhyne ( March 30, 1899 - January 7, 1971 was an Infielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly at Shortstop from Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Elmer Harrison Flick ( January 11, 1876 - January 9, 1971) was an American player in Major League Baseball from until 313 hitter who led AL in triples three times, steals twice, and batting and runs once each
- February 16 - Cedric Durst, 74, outfielder for the St. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Cedric Montgomery Durst ( August 23, 1896 - February 16, 1971) was an Outfielder in Major League Baseball who played Louis Browns, New York Yankees, and Boston Red Sox between 1922 and 1930, who also was a member of the 1927 and 1928 World Champions Yankees
- March 18 - Tony Welzer, 71, pitcher for the Boston Red Sox from 1926 to 1927, who was the first player born in Germany to appear in an American League game
- April 4 - Carl Mays, 79, underhand pitcher who won 20 games five times with three teams, but was best remembered for his pitch which struck Ray Chapman in the head for the only field fatality in major league history
- April 9 - Elmer Eggert, 69, pitcher for the 1927 Boston Red Sox
- April 9 - Will Harridge, 87, president of the American League from 1931 to 1958
- April 15 - Mickey Harris, 54, All-Star pitcher who won 17 games for the 1946 Red Sox, led AL in saves with 1950 Senators
- April 16 - William Eckert, 62, commissioner of baseball from 1965 to 1968
- April 16 - Ron Northey, 50, outfielder with a powerful arm who hit a record three pinch-hit grand slams in his career
- April 19 - Russ Hodges, 60, broadcaster for the Giants since 1949, previously with the Reds, Cubs, Senators and Yankees, best known for his call of Bobby Thomson's pennant-winning home run in 1951
- May 12 - Heinie Manush, 69, Hall of Fame left fielder and career . Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Anton Frank Welzer ( April 5, 1899 - March 18, 1971 was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Boston Red Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Carl William Mays ( November 12 1891 &ndash April 4 1971) was one of the better right-handed Pitchers in Major League Baseball Raymond Johnson Chapman ( January 15, 1891 &ndash August 17, 1920) was an American Baseball player spending his entire Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Elmer Albert Eggert ( January 29, 1902 - April 9, 1971) was a Second baseman in Major League Baseball who played briefly Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) William Harridge ( October 16, 1883 - April 9, 1971) was an American executive in Professional baseball whose most significant Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Maurice Charles "Mickey" Harris ( January 30, 1917 - April 15, 1971) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball who Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom William Dole Eckert (January 20 1909 in Freeport Illinois - April 16 1971 was a Lieutenant general in the United States Air Force, and later the 4th Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Ronald James Northey ( April 26, 1920 - April 16, 1971) born in Mahanoy City Pennsylvania was an Outfielder for the Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Russell Patrick Hodges ( June 18, 1910 – April 19, 1971) was an American broadcaster who did Robert Brown Thomson (born October 25, 1923 in Glasgow, Scotland) nicknamed The Staten Island Scot, is a Scottish Headline Event of the Year Baseball's Shot Heard 'Round the World gives the New York Giants the National League Pennant in the third game of a best-of-three-games Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Henry Emmett Manush ( July 20 1901 &ndash May 12 1971) nicknamed Heinie, was an American Left fielder 330 hitter who won 1926 batting title with Detroit, led AL in hits and doubles twice each
- May 15 - Goose Goslin, 70, Hall of Fame left fielder who starred for five pennant winners in Washington and Detroit, batting . Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Leon Allen Goslin ( October 16, 1900 – May 15, 1971) better known as Goose Goslin, was a Left fielder in Major League 316 lifetime with eleven 100-RBI seasons; one of the first ten players to hit 200 home runs, he retired with the 7th-most RBIs in history
- May 20 - Martín Dihigo, 65, Cuban star in the Negro Leagues who excelled at all positions, particularly as a pitcher and second baseman
- May 26 - Judge Nagle, 91, pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox during the 1911 season
- July 12 - Wally Judnich, 54, center fielder who twice batted . Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Martín Magdaleno Dihigo Llanos ( May 25 1906 - May 20 1971) was a Cuban player in baseball's Negro Leagues and Latin Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Walter Harold Nagle ( March 10, 1880 - May 26, 1971) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Walter Franklin Judnich ( January 24, 1916 - July 10, 1971) was a Center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for 300 for the St. Louis Browns
- July 28 - Myril Hoag, 63, outfielder who recovered from a brutal 1936 collision to become an All-Star three years later
- November 5 - Toothpick Sam Jones, 45, All-Star pitcher who led NL in strikeouts three times after beginning in the Negro Leagues
- November 17 - Smead Jolley, 89, outfielder who played for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox in the 1930s
- December 13 - Mike Ryba, 68, pitcher who caught both games of a doubleheader in 1942
- December 16 - Ferdie Schupp, 80, pitcher who won 21 games for the 1917 New York Giants but whose career faltered after service in World War I
References
- ^ John Perrotto. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Myril Oliver Hoag (b March 9 1908 Davis California; d July 28 1971 High Springs Florida) was a Major league baseball Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) This article is about Sam Jones (1925-1971 The baseball player Sam Jones (1892-1966 was also known as " Sad Sam Jones " Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Smead Powell Jolley (b January 14, 1902 in Wesson, Arkansas - d Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Dominic Joseph "Mike" Ryba ( June 9, 1903 - December 13, 1971) was a Major League Baseball Pitcher. Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Ferdinand Maurice Schupp ( January 16, 1891 - December 16, 1971) born in Louisville Kentucky was a Pitcher for the New York "Baseball Plog", Beaver County Times, August 14, 2006. The Beaver County Times is a daily newspaper published in Pennsylvania, United States.
- ^ John Perrotto. "Baseball Plog", Beaver County Times, August 14, 2006. The Beaver County Times is a daily newspaper published in Pennsylvania, United States.
- ^ "Honoring First All-Minority Lineup", New York Times, Sept 17, 2006, p. Sports p. 2.
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