The following are the baseball events of the year 1973 throughout the world. Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar.
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Champions
Major League Baseball
- World Series: Oakland Athletics over New York Mets (4-3); Reggie Jackson, MVP
| League Championship Series | World Series | |||||||
| East | Baltimore Orioles | 2 | ||||||
| West | Oakland Athletics | 3 | ||||||
| AL | Oakland Athletics | 4 | ||||||
| NL | New York Mets | 3 | ||||||
| East | New York Mets | 3 | ||||||
| West | Cincinnati Reds | 2 | ||||||
- All-Star Game, July 24 at Royals Stadium: National League, 7-1; Bobby Bonds, MVP
Other champions
- Caribbean World Series: Licey Tigers (Tigres de Licey), Dominican Republic
- College World Series: USC
- Japan Series: Yomiuri Giants over Nankai Hawks (4-1)
- Little League World Series: Tainan City, Taiwan
Awards and honors
- Most Valuable Player
- Reggie Jackson (AL)
- Pete Rose (NL)
- Cy Young Award
- Jim Palmer (AL)
- Tom Seaver (NL)
- Rookie of the Year
- Al Bumbry (AL)
- Gary Matthews (NL)
MLB Statistical Leaders
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1 Modern single season strikeout record. In Baseball or Softball, a strikeout or strike out (denoted by SO or K) occurs when a batter receives three strikes Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr (born January 31, 1947 in Refugio, Texas) is a retired American Right-handed Pitcher in George Thomas Seaver (born November 17, 1944) is a former right-handed Major League Baseball Pitcher who broke into the major leagues in and
Major League Baseball final standings
American League final standings
| American League | ||||
| Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| East Division | ||||
| Baltimore Orioles | 97 | 65 | . 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. 599 | -- |
| Boston Red Sox | 89 | 73 | . The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. 549 | 8 |
| Detroit Tigers | 85 | 77 | . The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA 525 | 12 |
| New York Yankees | 80 | 82 | . The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. 494 | 17 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 74 | 88 | . The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League 457 | 23 |
| Cleveland Indians | 71 | 91 | . The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. 438 | 26 |
| West Division | ||||
| Oakland Athletics | 94 | 68 | . The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. 580 | -- |
| Kansas City Royals | 88 | 74 | . The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. 543 | 6 |
| Minnesota Twins | 81 | 81 | . The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 500 | 13 |
| California Angels | 79 | 83 | . The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. 488 | 15 |
| Chicago White Sox | 77 | 85 | . The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. 475 | 17 |
| Texas Rangers | 57 | 105 | . The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft 352 | 37 |
National League final standings
| National League | ||||
| Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| East Division | ||||
| New York Mets | 82 | 79 | . The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. 509 | -- |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 81 | 81 | . The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St 500 | 1. 5 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 80 | 82 | . The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 494 | 2. 5 |
| Montreal Expos | 79 | 83 | . Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of 488 | 3. 5 |
| Chicago Cubs | 77 | 84 | . The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. 478 | 5 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 71 | 91 | . The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. 438 | 11. 5 |
| West Division | ||||
| Cincinnati Reds | 99 | 63 | . The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA 611 | -- |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 95 | 66 | . The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA 590 | 3. 5 |
| San Francisco Giants | 88 | 74 | . The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. 543 | 11 |
| Houston Astros | 82 | 80 | . The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. 506 | 17 |
| Atlanta Braves | 76 | 85 | . 472 | 22. 5 |
| San Diego Padres | 60 | 102 | . The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 370 | 39 |
Events
January-March
- January 3 - A group of investors, headed by shipbuilder George Steinbrenner, purchases the New York Yankees from CBS for $10 million. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. George Michael Steinbrenner III (born July 4, 1930 in Rocky River Ohio) is an American Billionaire businessman and the principal The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network.
- January 18 - Orlando Cepeda signs with the Boston Red Sox, making him the first player signed by a team as a designated hitter. Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Orlando Manuel Cepeda Pennes (born September 17 1937 in) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. In Baseball, the designated hitter rule is the common name for Major League Baseball Rule 6
- January 24 - Left-handed pitcher Warren Spahn is elected to the Hall of Fame in his first try on the Baseball Writers Association of America ballot, receiving 316 of 380 votes. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Warren Edward Spahn ( April 23, 1921 &ndash November 24, 2003) was an American left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball Writers' Association of America ( BBWAA) is a professional association for Baseball Journalists writing for daily Newspapers, Magazines
- January 28 - The Hall of Fame Special Veterans Committee selects 19th-century pitcher Mickey Welch and Giants first baseman George Kelly, plus umpire Billy Evans, for enshrinement. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Michael Francis Welch Born as Michael Francis Walsh ( July 4, 1859 - July 30, 1941) was a 19th century Major League Baseball George Lange Kelly September 10, 1895, San Francisco California - October 13, 1984, Burlingame California) William George Evans ( February 10 1884 &ndash January 23 1956) nicknamed "The Boy Umpire" was an American
- February 1 - Commissioner Bowie Kuhn announces the selection of Monte Irvin for the Hall of Fame by the Special Committee on the Negro Leagues. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen 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 Monford Merrill "Monte" Irvin (born February 25, 1919 in Haleburg Alabama) is a former Left fielder and right-handed batter in the Part of the History of baseball in the United States series The Negro leagues were American professional Baseball leagues
- February 27 - Chicago White Sox slugger Dick Allen signs a three-year contract for an estimated $250,000 per year, making him the highest-paid player in major league history. Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. For others with the same name see Richard Allen. Richard Anthony Allen (born March 8 1942, in Wampum Pennsylvania
- March 5 - New York Yankees teammates Fritz Peterson and Mike Kekich arrive at spring training and announce that wives and families have been swapped. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Fritz Fred Peterson (born Fred Ingels Peterson February 8, 1942, in Chicago Illinois) was a Major League Baseball player for the New York Michael Dennis Kekich (born April 2, 1945 in San Diego California) was a Major League Baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers Even the family dogs were traded.
- March 20 - In a special election held by the Baseball Writers Association of America, the late Roberto Clemente receives 393 of 424 votes to earn entry into the Hall of Fame. Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Roberto Clemente Walker (August 18 1934 &ndash December 31 1972 was a professional baseball player and a Major League Baseball Right fielder. The Hall's Board of Directors had earlier waived the five-year-wait rule for Clemente.
- March 29 - Orange baseballs, the brainchild of Oakland Athletics owner Charlie Finley, are used in the Athletics' 11–5 exhibition loss to the Cleveland Indians. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Charles Oscar Finley ( February 22 1918 - February 19 1996) nicknamed Charlie O or Charley O, was an American The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
April-June
- April 6:
- At Three Rivers Stadium, 51,695 fans watch as the jersey #21 of the late Roberto Clemente is retired. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Three Rivers Stadium was a Multi-purpose stadium located in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from 1970 to 2000 Roberto Clemente Walker (August 18 1934 &ndash December 31 1972 was a professional baseball player and a Major League Baseball Right fielder. The Pirates then beat St. Louis 7-5, with a ninth-inning rally. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St
- At Fenway Park, Ron Blomberg of the New York Yankees becomes the first designated hitter in major league history. Ronald Mark Blomberg (born August 23, 1948, in Atlanta Georgia) nicknamed Boomer, is a former Major League Baseball Designated The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. In Baseball, the designated hitter rule is the common name for Major League Baseball Rule 6 He is walked by Red Sox pitcher Luis Tiant in his first plate appearance. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Luis Tiant (/luˈis tiˈant/ born November 23, 1940 ? in Marianao, Cuba) (then part of Havana Province, born Luis Clemente Tiant
- April 10 - The Kansas City Royals open their new park, Royals Stadium, with a 12-1 rout of the Texas Rangers. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. Ewing M Kauffman Stadium (ˈkɔfmən formerly Royals Stadium) is a Major League Baseball Stadium located in Kansas City Missouri, and The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft The game is attended by 39,464 fans braving 39-degree weather.
- April 17 - Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Dick Ruthven, signed from Fresno State, makes his major league debut without ever playing in the minor leagues. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Richard David Ruthven (born March 27 1951 in Sacramento California, U California State University Fresno, commonly referred to as Fresno State and even plainly State, is one of the campuses of California State University He starts against Montreal but doesn't finish, taking the loss in a 9-6 decision to Dick Selma. Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of Richard Jay Selma ( November 4, 1943 in Santa Ana California - August 29, 2001) was a professional baseball player who played
- April 27 - In 50-degree weather, Kansas City Royals rookie Steve Busby no-hits the host Detroit Tigers 3-0. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. Steven Lee Busby (born September 29, 1949 in Burbank California) is a former Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played 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 Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA It is the first Royals no-hitter, and the first in Tiger Stadium since Virgil Trucks' in 1952. Tiger Stadium (formerly Navin Field then Briggs Stadium is a Stadium located in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit, Michigan. Virgil Oliver Trucks (born April 26 1917) is a former Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. With the designated hitter rule in effect, Busby becomes the first pitcher of a no-hitter to not come to bat. In Baseball, the designated hitter rule is the common name for Major League Baseball Rule 6
- May 8:
- For the second time in his career, Willie Stargell of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a home run out of Dodger Stadium. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Wilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell ( March 6, 1940 &ndash April 9, 2001) nicknamed " Pops " in the later years of The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dodger Stadium is a large outdoor ballpark in Los Angeles California at Chávez Ravine. His blast off Andy Messersmith hits the right field pavilion roof 470 feet away. John Alexander "Andy" Messersmith (born August 6, 1945 in Toms River New Jersey) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed His first home run, a 506-foot shot, came off Alan Foster on August 5, 1969. Alan Foster may refer to Alan Dean Foster, science fiction novelist Alan Foster (footballer, Reading Football Club player in the pre-WWI Champions Major League Baseball The most notable part of the 1969 season were the Miracle Mets World Series: New York Mets Los Angeles Dodgers win, 7-4. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA
- In a 9–7 losing effort against the San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals ace Bob Gibson makes his 242nd consecutive start. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. 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 It is a new 20th-century record, passing that of Red Ruffing who never pitched in relief the last 10 years of his career. Charles Herbert "Red" Ruffing ( May 3 1905 - February 17 1986) was a Major League Baseball pitcher most remembered
- May 9 - Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds hit three home runs off Philadelphia's Steve Carlton for the second time in his career, in a 9-7 victory. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944 in Miami Florida) is a former left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball, from to Bench drove in seven runs.
- May 15 - Nolan Ryan of the California Angels pitches the first of his seven career no hitters, defeating the Kansas City Royals, 3-0. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr (born January 31, 1947 in Refugio, Texas) is a retired American Right-handed Pitcher in The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. 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 Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri.
- June 7 - Dave Winfield, the fourth pick in the June draft, will go straight to the major leagues with the San Diego Padres. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins David Mark Winfield (born October 3 1951 in St Paul, Minnesota) is an American former Major League Baseball player who is a member of both the Baseball The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 Winfield was also taken in the NBA and NFL drafts. The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. The Milwaukee Brewers use their third overall pick to select Robin Yount. The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League Robin R Yount (jɔnt born September 16, 1955 in Danville Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball player who spent his entire career with
- June 9 - After the Old Timers' Game at Shea Stadium, Willie Mays puts on his own show with a home run and a circus catch, and the New York Mets top the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits William A Shea Municipal Stadium, usually shortened to Shea Stadium or just Shea (ʃeɪ̪ is a Stadium located in the New York City borough 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 "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA For Mays, older than a half dozen of the old Mets, it is the 655th homer of his career. Rusty Staub drives in two runs to back Jon Matlack. Daniel Joseph "Rusty" Staub (born April 1, 1944 in New Orleans Louisiana) was a Major League Baseball player for 23 seasons (1963–1985 Jonathan Trumpbour Matlack (born January 19, 1950 in West Chester Pennsylvania) is a former left-handed Major League Baseball Pitcher In the Old Timers' Game, the Brooklyn Dodgers/New York Yankees team loses to the Mets 1-0 in two innings. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York.
- June 13 - At Riverfront Stadium, Cardinals pitcher Rick Wise loses a no-hitter when the Reds' Joe Morgan singles with one out in the ninth inning. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Riverfront Stadium, later known as Cinergy Field, (2002 was the home of the Cincinnati Reds National League Baseball team and the The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Richard Charles Wise (born September 13, 1945 in Jackson Michigan) is a former right-handed Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball 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 Joe Leonard Morgan (born September 19, 1943 in Bonham Texas) is a former Major League Baseball Second baseman who was inducted into Wise finishes with a one-hit 8-0 shutout. He pitched a no-hitter over the Reds in 1971. Champions Major League Baseball World Series MVP Roberto Clemente All-Star Game, July 13 at
- June 19 - In a Dodgers 4-0 victory over Cincinnati, Pete Rose (single) and Willie Davis (HR) each collect their 2,000th career hit. Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. William Henry Davis (born April 15 1940 in Mineral Springs Arkansas, United States) is a former Center fielder in Major League
- June 20:
- Cy Acosta of the Chicago White Sox becomes the first American League pitcher to bat since the DH rule went into effect. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Cy Acosta (born November 22 1946, in El Sabino, Mexico) is a retired Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. In Baseball, the designated hitter rule is the common name for Major League Baseball Rule 6 Acosta strikes out in the eighth inning, but is credited with an 8-3 victory over the California Angels. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California.
- Bobby Bonds leads off with a home run, but the Giants lose 7-5 to Cincinnati. Bobby Lee Bonds ( March 15 1946 – August 23 2003) was an American Right fielder in Major League Baseball from The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA It is Bonds' 22nd leadoff home run, breaking Lou Brock's National League record. Louis Clark "Lou" Brock (born June 18, 1939, El Dorado Arkansas) is an American former player in Major League Baseball
- June 23 - Pitcher Ken Brett of the Philadelphia Phillies tops the Montreal Expos 7-2, and hits a home run for his fourth consecutive game, setting a major league record. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Kenneth Alven ("Kemer" Brett ( September 18, 1948 - November 18, 2003) was a Major League Baseball pitcher and 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 Previously, Brett hit home runs on June 9, 13, and 18. He will total 10 for his career.
- June 28 - Willie Stargell hits his 300th career home run helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Wilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell ( March 6, 1940 &ndash April 9, 2001) nicknamed " Pops " in the later years of The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St
July-September
- July 1 - Luis Aparicio of the Boston Red Sox steals the 500th base of his career in a 9–5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Luis Ernesto Aparicio Montiel (born April 29, 1934) is a former Shortstop in Professional baseball and a member of the Baseball Hall of The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League It is the highest total in the American League since Eddie Collins retired in 1930. Edward Trowbridge Collins Sr ( May 2 1887 &ndash March 25 1951) nicknamed "Cocky" was an American Second baseman
- July 3 - Brothers Gaylord Perry (Indians) and Jim Perry (Tigers) pitch against each other for the only time in their careers. Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Gaylord Jackson Perry (born September 15 1938 in Williamston North Carolina) is a former right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. James Evan Perry Jr (born October 30, 1935) was an American Pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1975 The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Neither finishes the game, but Gaylord is charged with the 5–4 loss. Two Norm Cash home runs help the Tigers. Norman Dalton Cash ( November 10 1934 - October 11 1986) was an American First baseman in Major League Baseball
- July 9 - In a record-setting walkathon between the Cincinnati Reds and Montreal Expos, 25 bases on balls are handed out as Montreal strolls to an 11–6 win. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of Well off the American League's two-team mark of 30, this tops the National League record of 23, last reached on July 7, 1911. 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 National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over New York Giants (4-2 Awards and honors Six Montreal pitchers walk 16, one short of the record for an NL team, while two Reds pitchers walk nine. Hal King pinch hits a grand slam for the Reds in the 6th inning, his second pinch homer in nine days. 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
- July 11:
- Jim Northrup, batting leadoff for the Detroit Tigers, drives in eight runs in a 14–2 win over Texas. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft
- In San Diego, the Pittsburgh Pirates drub the Padres 10–2. The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Willie Stargell contributes the 302nd home run of his career to pass Ralph Kiner as the all-time Pirate home run leader. Wilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell ( March 6, 1940 &ndash April 9, 2001) nicknamed " Pops " in the later years of Ralph McPherran Kiner (born October 27, 1922) is an American former Major League Baseball player and current Announcer.
- July 15:
- Willie McCovey hits his 400th career home run helping San Francisco Giants beat Pittsburgh Pirates 12-0. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Willie Lee McCovey (born January 10 1938 in) nicknamed "Big Mac" and "Stretch", is a former Major League Baseball The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Nolan Ryan pitches his second no hitter of the season (and second of seven for his career. Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr (born January 31, 1947 in Refugio, Texas) is a retired American Right-handed 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 He strikes out seventeen Detroit Tigers as the Angels win, 6-0. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California.
- July 20 - Wilbur Wood starts both games of a doubleheader for the Chicago White Sox, and loses both games to the New York Yankees, 12-2 & 7-0. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Wilbur Forrester Wood Jr (born October 22, 1941 in Cambridge Massachusetts) is a former Knuckleball Pitcher in Major League The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York.
- July 21 - Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hits a Ken Brett fastball into the left-center field stands for a two-run home run during an 8–4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron (born February 5 1934 in Mobile Alabama) nicknamed "Hammer" "Hammerin' Hank” or "Bad Henry” is a retired Kenneth Alven ("Kemer" Brett ( September 18, 1948 - November 18, 2003) was a Major League Baseball pitcher and The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is career home run #700 for Aaron, only the second player to reach that milestone. Babe Ruth, with 714, is the other. George Herman Ruth Jr (February 6 1895 &ndash August 16 1948 also popularly known as " Babe " " The Bambino " and " The Sultan of
- July 24 - The National League wins the All-Star Game at Kansas City, 7-1. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball 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 Ewing M Kauffman Stadium (ˈkɔfmən formerly Royals Stadium) is a Major League Baseball Stadium located in Kansas City Missouri, and A record 54 players are used, including Willie Mays, who strikes out in his final All-Star appearance, and Catfish Hunter, who sustains a fractured thumb that will sideline him for four weeks. 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 James Augustus "Catfish" Hunter ( April 8, 1946 – September 9, 1999) was a Major League Baseball right-handed Starting Hunter has a 15-3 record at the time.
- July 30 - Jim Bibby of the Texas Rangers no-hits the Oakland Athletics, 6-0, at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off James Blair Bibby (born October 29, 1944 in Franklinton North Carolina) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher who played The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft 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 Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The no-hitter is the first in the history of the Washington Senators/Texas Rangers franchise.
- August 1 - With the score tied at 2-2 in the top of the ninth at Fenway Park, in an incident that typifies both the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry and the feud between the two catchers involved, Thurman Munson of the New York Yankees barrels into Carlton Fisk of the Boston Red Sox while trying to score on Gene Michael's missed squeeze attempt. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Thurman Lee Munson ( June 7 1947 – August 2 1979) was an American Catcher in Major League Baseball who played The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Carlton Ernest Fisk (born December 26 1947 in) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher who played for 24 years with the Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Eugene Richard Michael (born June 2, 1938 in Kent Ohio) is a former player manager and executive in Major League Baseball. The incident triggers a 10-minute bench-clearing brawl in which both catchers are ejected. A bench-clearing brawl, sometimes known as a basebrawl, is a form of ritualistic fighting that occurs in sports most notably Baseball and Ice hockey, in The Red Sox win 3-2 in the bottom of the ninth, with Mario Guerrero's two-out single scoring Bob Montgomery (who had replaced the ejected Fisk) for the winning run. Mario Guerrero (born September 28, 1949 in Santo Domingo) is a former Major League Baseball Shortstop who played for four teams in Robert Edward Montgomery (born April 16, 1944 in Nashville Tennessee) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher who played in the
- August 5 - Atlanta Braves knuckleballer Phil Niekro no-hits the San Diego Padres 9-0. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Philip Henry Niekro (born April 1, in Blaine Ohio) is a former Pitcher in Major League Baseball and member of the Baseball Hall of Fame 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 San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 He walks three and strikes out four in recording the first no-hitter by the franchise in Atlanta.
- August 6 - An exhibition game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Atlanta Braves held at Milwaukee draws 33,337. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League The Brewers win, 7-5, in the fourth and last exhibition between the two teams. But the big thrill is provided by Hank Aaron, who hits a home run. Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron (born February 5 1934 in Mobile Alabama) nicknamed "Hammer" "Hammerin' Hank” or "Bad Henry” is a retired
- August 7 - Two days after Phil Niekro's no-hitter, the Braves purchase Joe Niekro, Phil's pitching brother, from the Detroit Tigers. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Philip Henry Niekro (born April 1, in Blaine Ohio) is a former Pitcher in Major League Baseball and member of the Baseball Hall of Fame Joseph Franklin Niekro ( November 7 1944 &ndash October 27 2006) was an American Starting pitcher in Major League The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA
- August 11 - Chicago White Sox rookie Brian Downing cracks his first major league hit, a home run off Detroit's Mickey Lolich. Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. Brian Jay Downing (b October 9, 1950 in Los Angeles, California) is a former professional Baseball player who had a 20-year Michael Stephen Lolich (born September 12, 1940 in Portland Oregon) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher from 1962 Downing's debut dinger is a first in the majors since at least 1945 – an inside-the-park homer. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Detroit Tigers over Chicago Cubs (4-3 All-Star Game It'll be matched in two years by the Giants Johnnie LeMaster, who will do it in his first at bat. Johnnie Lee LeMaster (Born June 19, 1954 in Portsmouth Ohio) is a former Major League Baseball Infielder.
- August 15 - In Pittsburgh, Cincinnati Reds ace Jack Billingham beats the host Pittsburgh Pirates 1–0, notching his seventh shutout of the season. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA John Eugene (Jack Billingham (born February 21, 1943 in Orlando Florida) is a former Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This ties the club record set by Hod Eller back in 1919. Horace Owen Eller ( July 5 1894 Muncie IN - July 18, 1961 Indianapolis IN) was a Pitcher with a 5 year career Headline Event of the Year Chicago White Sox players accused of throwing World Series, resulting in the Black Sox scandal
- August 17 - The New York Mets' Willie Mays hits the 660th (and last) home run of his career off Don Gullett of Cincinnati, but the Reds win 2-1 in 10 innings at Shea Stadium, after pinch hitter Hal King bats a walk-off home run, his third pinch homer of the year. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. 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 Donald Edward "Don" Gullett (born January 6, 1951 in Lynn Kentucky) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher who played William A Shea Municipal Stadium, usually shortened to Shea Stadium or just Shea (ʃeɪ̪ is a Stadium located in the New York City borough
- September 3 - After 11 years at the helm (944-806 . Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius 539), Ralph Houk resigns as the New York Yankees' manager. Ralph George Houk (born August 9, 1919 in Lawrence Kansas) nicknamed "The Major" is a former Catcher, coach, manager The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The 'Major' will manage the Detroit Tigers next season. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA
- September 6 - Brothers Felipe Alou and Matty Alou are released by the Yankees. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Felipe Rojas Alou (born May 12 1935 in Bajos de Haina, Dominican Republic) is a former Outfielder and First baseman in Mateo Rojas "Matty" Alou (born December 22 1938 in Bajos de Haina, Dominican Republic) is a former Center fielder in The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Felipe is sold to the Expos and Matty goes to the Cardinals. Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St
- September 27 - Capping a memorable season, Nolan Ryan strikes out 16 Minnesota Twins en route to a 5-4, 11 inning win for the Angels. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr (born January 31, 1947 in Refugio, Texas) is a retired American Right-handed Pitcher in The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. The final strikeous, his 383rd of the season, breaks Sandy Koufax's season record. Sanford Koufax (ˈkoʊfæks (born Sanford Braun, on December 30, 1935) is an American Left-handed former Pitcher in
October-December
- October 8 - In Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, the New York Mets' Rusty Staub homers in the first and second innings as the Mets crush the Cincinnati Reds 9-2 at New York's Shea Stadium, in a game featuring a bench-clearing brawl involving Pete Rose and Bud Harrelson. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Daniel Joseph "Rusty" Staub (born April 1, 1944 in New Orleans Louisiana) was a Major League Baseball player for 23 seasons (1963–1985 The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA William A Shea Municipal Stadium, usually shortened to Shea Stadium or just Shea (ʃeɪ̪ is a Stadium located in the New York City borough Derrel McKinley "Bud" Harrelson (born June 6, 1944, Niles California) is a former Major League Baseball Shortstop who
- October 10 - Like 1969, no one thought the Mets would win the National League pennant, but they amazingly did as New York's Tom Seaver hurls the Mets into the World Series with a 7-2 victory over the Reds in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Champions Major League Baseball The most notable part of the 1969 season were the Miracle Mets World Series: New York Mets George Thomas Seaver (born November 17, 1944) is a former right-handed Major League Baseball Pitcher who broke into the major leagues in and The 1973 World Series matched the defending champion Oakland Athletics against the New York Mets, with the A's winning in seven games to repeat as World Champions New York has 13 hits in the contest.
- October 21 - The Oakland Athletics win the World Championship for the second straight year as Bert Campaneris and Reggie Jackson homer in the 5-2 Game Seven victory. Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The 1973 World Series matched the defending champion Oakland Athletics against the New York Mets, with the A's winning in seven games to repeat as World Champions Dagoberto Campaneris Blanco (born March 9 1942 in Pueblo Nuevo, Cuba) generally known as Bert Campaneris and nicknamed "Campy" Reginald Martinez Jackson (born May 18 1946) nicknamed " Mr Jackson is selected the Series MVP.
- October 23 - Athletics owner Charlie Finley reveals that he will not release manager Dick Williams from his contract unless he receives adequate compensation from the team that signs him. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Charles Oscar Finley ( February 22 1918 - February 19 1996) nicknamed Charlie O or Charley O, was an American Richard Hirschfeld Williams (born May 7 1929 in St Louis Missouri) is a former Left fielder, Third baseman, manager, coach and Williams had resigned following the World Series victory two days earlier.
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January-March
- January 8 - Mike Cameron
- January 15 - Wayne Gomes
- January 19 - Chris Stynes
- January 25 - Terrell Wade
- January 28 - Jacob Cruz
- January 29 - Jason Schmidt
- February 8 - Keith McDonald
- February 18 - Shawn Estes
- February 22 - Russ Johnson
- February 23 - Jason Boyd
- March 5 - Felipe Crespo
- March 5 - Ryan Franklin
- March 6 - Terry Adams
- March 9 - Aaron Boone
- March 9 - C.J. Nitkowski
- March 17 - Vance Wilson
- March 23 - Ramón Ortiz
- March 28 - Paul Wilson
April-June
- April 7 - Brett Tomko
- April 8 - Alex S. Gonzalez
- April 12 - Antonio Osuna
- April 18 - Brady Clark
- April 20 - Todd Hollandsworth
- April 26 - Geoff Blum
- May 2 - Ramón Tatis
- May 6 - Mike Kinkade
- May 22 - Julián Tavárez
- May 24 - Bartolo Colón
- May 25 - Todd Walker
- May 29 - Trever Miller
- June 1 - Derek Lowe
- June 2 - Neifi Pérez
- June 3 - Robert Machado
- June 10 - Pokey Reese
- June 28 - Corey Koskie
- June 30 - Chan Ho Park
July-September
- July 7 - José Jiménez
- July 7 - Matt Mantei
- July 19 - Alex Pacheco
- July 21 - Brian Buchanan
- July 22 - Mike Sweeney
- July 23 - Nomar Garciaparra
- July 25 - Guillermo Mota
- July 27 - Enrique Wilson
- August 2 - Mike Venafro
- August 4 - Bobby Howry
- August 7 - Danny Graves
- August 16 - Damian Jackson
- August 20 - Todd Helton
- August 21 - Lou Collier
- August 21 - Ismael Valdéz
- August 23 - Casey Blake
- August 28 - Kit Pellow
- September 4 - Aaron Fultz
- September 7 - David Newhan
- September 9 - Kazuhisa Ishii
- September 16 - Desi Relaford
October-December
- October 1 - John Thomson
- October 2 - Scott Schoeneweis
- October 3 - Kerry Robinson
- October 9 - Bill Pulsipher
- October 11 - Dmitri Young
- October 15 - David Cortes
- October 15 - Tim Young
- October 22 - Ichiro Suzuki
- October 24 - Mike Matthews
- October 27 - Jason Johnson
- October 31 - David Dellucci
- November 5 - Johnny Damon
- November 6 - Carlos Almanzar
- November 6 - Justin Speier
- November 8 - Edgardo Alfonzo
- November 14 - Rubén Rivera
- November 15 - Kevin Gryboski
- November 17 - Eli Marrero
- November 21 - Todd Erdos
- November 22 - Ricky Ledee
- November 25 - Octavio Dotel
- December 8 - Jeff DaVanon
- December 9 - Tony Batista
- December 9 - Chris Truby
- December 29 - Tomás Pérez
Deaths
- January 9 - Lyn Lary, 66, shortstop for seven teams who led AL in steals in 1936
- February 28 - Syl Simon, 75, infielder and pinch hitter for the Browns who played in the minor leagues after losing much of his left hand in an accident
- March 12 - Frankie Frisch, 74, Hall of Fame second baseman for the Giants and Cardinals who scored 100 runs seven times, led the NL in steals three times, and was the 1931 MVP; a lifetime . The article is about the 1956 novel For the 1973 film adaptation see Bang the Drum Slowly (film Bang the Drum Slowly was Mark Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Michael Terrance Cameron (born January 8 1973 in LaGrange, Georgia) is an Outfielder in Major League Baseball for the Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Wayne Gomes (born January 15, 1973 in Hampton Virginia) is a retired professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1997-2002 Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Chris Stynes (born January 19, 1973) is retired Major League Baseball player from the United States. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Hawatha Terrell Wade (born January 25, 1973, in Rembert, South Carolina) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Jacob Antonio Cruz (born January 28, 1973 in Oxnard California) is a professional baseball player for the Potros de Tijuana of the Mexican Baseball Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Jason David Schmidt (born January 29, 1973 in Lewiston Idaho) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Keith McDonald (born February 8, 1973 in Yokosuka, Japan) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher and right-handed batter Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Aaron Shawn Estes (born February 18, 1973 in San Bernardino California) is a free agent Major League Baseball Pitcher. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne William Russell Johnson (born February 22, 1973 in Baton Rouge Louisiana) is a Free agent Major League Baseball Infielder Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Felipe Javier Crespo (born March 5, 1973 in Río Piedras Puerto Rico) is a former utility in Major League Baseball who played for Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Ryan Ray Franklin (born March 5, 1973 in Fort Smith Arkansas) is a Major League Baseball player Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Terry Wayne Adams (born March 6, 1973 in Mobile Alabama) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Aaron John Boone (born March 9, 1973 in La Mesa, California) is a major league infielder currently with the Washington Nationals Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Christopher John "CJ" Nitkowski (born March 9, 1973, Suffern New York) is a Left handed Baseball Pitcher, Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Vance Allen Wilson (born March 17, 1973 in Mesa Arizona) is a Major League Baseball Catcher for the Detroit Tigers Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Ramón Diogenes Ortiz (born May 24, 1973 in Cotui, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher who currently Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Paul Anthony Wilson (born March 28 1973 in Belleville Illinois) is a Free agent Right-handed Pitcher in Major League Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Brett Daniel Tomko (born April 7, 1973 in Euclid Ohio) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher who is currently a Free agent Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Alexander Scott Gonzalez (born April 8, 1973 in Miami, Florida) is a former Major League Baseball Shortstop and Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Antonio Pedro Osuna (born April 12, 1973 in Sinaloa, Mexico) is a Major League Baseball Relief pitcher who is currently Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Brady William Clark (born April 18, 1973 in Portland Oregon) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the New York Mets Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Todd Mathew Hollandsworth (born April 20, 1973 in Dayton Ohio) is a former Outfielder in Major League Baseball. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Geoffrey Edward Blum (born April 26, 1973 in Redwood City California) is an Infielder for the Houston Astros. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Michael Arthur Kinkade (born May 6, 1973 in Livonia Michigan) is a veteran Major League Baseball / Minor League Baseball Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Julián Tavárez Carmen (born May 22, 1973 in Santiago, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher currently Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Bartolo Colón (born May 24 1973 in Altamira, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Todd Arthur Walker (born May 25, 1973, in Bakersfield California) is a former Major League Baseball Infielder. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Trever Douglas Miller (born May 29, 1973 Louisville Kentucky) is a Relief pitcher who pitches for the Tampa Bay Rays. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Derek Christopher Lowe (born June 1, 1973 in Dearborn Michigan) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Neifi Neftali Pérez (ˈneɪ̪fi or /ˈnɛfi/ in English and /ˈneifi/ in Spanish; born June 2, 1973 in Villa Mella, Dominican Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Robert Alexis Machado (born June 3, 1973 in Puerto Cabello Carabobo State, Venezuela) is a former Catcher in Major League Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Calvin "50 Cent" Reese Jr (born June 10, 1973 in Columbia South Carolina) is a Major League Baseball Infielder Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Cordel Leonard "Corey" Koskie (born June 28, 1973 in Anola, Manitoba, Canada) is a former Major League Baseball Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Chan Ho Park (born June 30, 1973 in Gongju, South Korea) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher who currently pitches for the Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Jose Jimenez is the name of José Jiménez (character, fictional character created by U Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Matthew Bruce Mantei (born July 7, 1973 in Tampa Florida) is a retired Major League Baseball Relief pitcher. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Alexander Melchor Pacheco Lara (born July 19, 1973 in Caracas Venezuela) better known as Alex Pacheco, is a former Major League Baseball Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Brian James Buchanan (born July 21, 1973, in Miami Florida) is an outfielder in the Kansas City Royals organization Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Michael John Sweeney (born July 22, 1973 in Orange California) is a First baseman and Designated hitter in Major League Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Anthony Nomar Garciaparra (ˈnoʊ̪mɑɹ ɡɑɹˈsiəˌpɑɹə born July 23 1973 in) is an American Baseball player who currently plays shortstop for the Los Angeles Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Guillermo Reynoso Mota (born July 25, 1973 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Relief Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Enrique Wilson Marte (born July 27, 1973 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a former Major League Baseball Infielder Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Michael Robert Venafro (born August 2, 1973 in Takoma Park Maryland) is a Major League Baseball Left-handed pitcher Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Bobby Dean Howry (born August 4, 1973 in) is a Major League Baseball Relief pitcher who currently plays for the Chicago Cubs Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Daniel Peter Graves (born August 7, 1973 in Saigon, South Vietnam) is a Starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins organization Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Damian Jacques Jackson (born August 16, 1973 in Los Angeles, California) is a major league Second baseman who currently Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Todd Lynn Helton (born August 20, 1973 in Knoxville Tennessee) is the starting First baseman for the Colorado Rockies of Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Louis Keith Collier (born August 21, 1973 in Chicago Illinois) is an Infielder / Outfielder who played in Major League Baseball Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Ismael Valdéz Alvarez (born August 21, 1973 in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico) is a former Starting pitcher in Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Kit Donovan Pellow (born August 28, 1973 in Kansas City Missouri) is a former Major League Baseball Utility player who plays for Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Richard Aaron Fultz (born September 4, 1973 in) is a Major League Baseball Relief pitcher who currently plays for the Uni-President Lions Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. David Matthew Newhan (born September 7, 1973 in Fullerton California) is an American Baseball player for the Houston Astros Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Kazuhisa Ishii (石井一久 Ishii Kazuhisa; born September 9, 1973 in Wakaba-ku Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan) Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Desmond Lamont "Desi" Relaford (born September 16, 1973 in Valdosta, Georgia) is an American professional Baseball Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. John Carl Thomson (born October 1, 1973 in Vicksburg, Mississippi) is a free agent Starting pitcher who last played for the Kansas Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Scott David Schoeneweis (born October 2, 1973 in Long Branch New Jersey) is an American Left-handed Relief pitcher Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Kerry Keith Robinson (born October 3, 1973 in St Louis, Missouri) is a former American professional Baseball player Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. William Thomas Pulsipher (born October 9, 1973) is a former Pitcher in Major League Baseball. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Dmitri Dell Young (born October 11, 1973 in Vicksburg Mississippi) is a Major League Baseball First baseman for the Washington Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the David Cárdenas Cortés (born October 15, 1973 in Mexicali, Mexico) is a Right-handed professional Baseball Pitcher Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Timothy "Tim" R Young (born October 15, 1973 in Gulfport Mississippi) is a former Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus often known simply as, (born October 22 1973 in Toyoyama, Nishikasugai, Aichi Prefecture, Japan) is an Outfielder for the Seattle Mariners Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Michael Scott Matthews (born October 24, 1973 in Woodbridge Virginia) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher who pitched Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Jason Michael Johnson (born October 27, 1973 in Santa Barbara California) is a Right-handed Major League Baseball Starting pitcher Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse David Michael Dellucci (born October 31, 1973 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an Outfielder for the Cleveland Indians Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) Johnny David Damon (born November 5 1973 in Fort Riley, Kansas) is a Thai American Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Carlos Manuel Almanzar Girón (b November 6, 1973 in Santiago, Dominican Republic) is a Pitcher currently in the Minor League Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Justin James Speier (born November 6, 1973 in Walnut Creek California) is a Right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Edgardo Antonio Alfonzo (born November 8, 1973 in Miranda State, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball Infielder currently Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Rubén Rivera Moreno (born November 14, 1973 in Chorrera, Panama) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder who Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Kevin John Gryboski (born November 15, 1973 Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania) is a Major League Baseball player in the San Francisco Giants Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Elieser Marrero (born November 17, 1973 in Havana, Cuba) is a Major League Baseball player who is currently a Free agent Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Todd Michael Erdos (born November 21, 1973 in Washington Pennsylvania) is a former middle-relief pitcher in Major League Baseball Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Ricardo Alberto "Ricky" Ledée (born November 22, 1973 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a former Major League Baseball Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Octavio Eduardo Dotel (born November 25, 1973 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Pitcher for the Chicago White Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Jeffrey Graham DaVanon (born December 8, 1973 in San Diego, California) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder in the Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Leocadio Francisco "Tony" Batista (born December 9, 1973 in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic) is an Infielder who is Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Christopher John Truby (born December 9, 1973 in Palm Springs California) is a Third baseman who played some of his career in Major Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Tomás Orlando Pérez (born December 29, 1973, in Barquisimeto Lara State, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball Infielder Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Lynford Hobart (Lyn Lary ( January 28, 1906 - January 9, 1973) was a Shortstop in Major League Baseball. Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Sylvester "Sammy" Simon (December 14 1897 - February 28 1973 was a professional baseball player for the St Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Francis "Frankie" Frisch ( September 9, 1898 — March 12, 1973) nicknamed the Fordham Flash, or The Old Flash 316 hitter, he twice batted . 400 in the World Series, and also managed the Cardinals to the 1934 World Series title
- March 26 - George Sisler, 80, Hall of Fame first baseman for the St. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. For the minor league baseball executive see George Sisler Jr For the Medal of Honor recipient see George K Louis Browns widely recognized as the best defensive player ever at that position, he twice batted over . 400 and hit . 340 lifetime; the AL's 1922 MVP, he had a record 257 hits in 1920 and also led the league in steals four times
- April 13 - Clarence Blethen, 79, pitcher for the Boston Red Sox and Brooklyn Dodgers between 1923 and 1929
- May 19 - Jim Moore, 69, pitcher who played from 1928 to 1932 for the Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox
- June 11 - Bill Burwell, 78, pitcher for the St. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Clarence Waldo Blethen ( July 11, 1893 &ndash April 11, 1973) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and James Stanford Moore ( December 14, 1903 - May 19, 1973) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. William Edwin Burwell ( March 27 1895 - June 11 1973) was an American right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Louis Browns in 1920-21, later a scout
- June 23 - Cliff Aberson, 51, two-sport athlete who was a left fielder for the Chicago Cubs from 1947 to 1949, and a halfback with Green Bay Packers in 1945
- July 2 - Chick Hafey, 70, Hall of Fame left fielder for the St. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Clifford Alexander "Cliff" Aberson ( August 28, 1921 &ndash June 23, 1973) was an American football and Baseball Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Charles James "Chick" Hafey ( February 12, 1903, Berkeley California – July 2, 1973, Calistoga California) Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds, a career . 316 hitter who made the first hit in All-Star history and was the first batting champion to wear eyeglasses
- July 2- George McBride, 92, shortstop for the Washington Senators known for his defense
- July 7 - Paul Musser, 84, pitcher for the Washington Senators (1912) and Boston Red Sox (1919)
- July 12 - Billy Urbanski, 70, shortstop for the Boston Braves from 1931-1936
- August 7 - Wilbur Cooper, 81, pitcher who won over 200 games for the Pittsburgh Pirates, he was the first NL left-hander to reach that milestone
- August 22 - George Cutshaw, 86, shortstop for the Dodgers, Pirates and Tigers who excelled on defense
- September 5 - Jack Fournier, 83, first baseman for five teams who hit . Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival For the US Senator see George W McBride George Florian "Pinch" McBride ( November 20, 1880 - July Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Paul Musser ( June 24, 1889 - July 7, 1973) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Washington Senators Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Arley Wilbur Cooper ( February 24 1892 - August 7 1973) was an American left-handed Starting pitcher in Major Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. George William Cutshaw ( July 29, 1887 in Wilmington Illinois - August 22, 1973 in San Diego California) is a former Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. John Frank "Jack" Fournier ( September 28 1889 – September 5 1973) was a First baseman in Major League Baseball 313 lifetime, led NL in homers in 1924
- September 10 - Roy Johnson, 70, outfielder who batted . Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Roy Cleveland Johnson ( February 23, 1903 - September 10, 1973) was a Left fielder / Right fielder in Major League Baseball 300 four times and led AL in doubles and triples once each
- September 11 - Del Baker, 81, member of the Detroit Tigers organization for 28 years as a catcher, coach and manager, he led the team to the 1940 pennant
- September 14 - René Monteagudo, 57, Cuban pitcher and outfielder for the Senators and Phillies
- September 18 - Doug Smith, 81, pitcher for the 1912 Boston Red Sox
- October 8 - Ray Haley, 82, catched from 1915 through 1917 for the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Athletics
- October 22 - Ben Van Dyke, 85, pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies (1909) and Boston Red Sox (1912)
- October 24 - Al Brazle, 60, pitcher who won 97 games for the St. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Delmer David Baker ( May 3, 1892 - September 11, 1973) was an American Catcher, coach and manager Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. René Monteagudo Miranda ( March 12, 1916 - September 14, 1973) was a Major League Baseball Pitcher and Outfielder Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Douglass Weldon Smith ( May 25, 1892 - September 18, 1973 was a Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Richard Timothy Haley ( January 23, 1891 - October 8, 1973) was a reserve Catcher in Major League Baseball who Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Benjamin Harrison Van Dyke ( August 15, 1888 - October 22, 1973) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Alpha Eugene Brazle ( October 19, 1913 - October 24, 1973) was a Major League Baseball Pitcher. Louis Cardinals, also leading the NL in saves twice
- October 27 - Bennie Tate, 71, catcher for the Washington Senators, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs between 1924 and 1934
- November 2 - Greasy Neale, 81, outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds who batted . Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Henry Bennett Tate ( December 3, 1901 - October 27, 1973) born in Whitwell Tennessee was a Catcher in Major League Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Alfred Earle "Greasy" Neale ( November 5 1891 - November 2 1973) was an American football coach who was inducted into the 357 in the 1919 World Series, but began coaching football to fill the time between baseball seasons
- November 15 - Phil Todt, 72, fine defensive first baseman who played from 1924 to 1931 for the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Athletics
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