The following are the baseball events of the year 1974 throughout the world. Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar.
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Champions
Major League Baseball
- 1974 World Series: Oakland Athletics over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-1); Rollie Fingers, MVP
| League Championship Series NBC | World Series NBC | |||||||
| East | Baltimore Orioles | 1 | ||||||
| West | Oakland Athletics | 3 | ||||||
| AL | Oakland Athletics | 4 | ||||||
| NL | Los Angeles Dodgers | 1 | ||||||
| East | Pittsburgh Pirates | 1 | ||||||
| West | Los Angeles Dodgers | 3 | ||||||
- All-Star Game, July 23 at Three Rivers Stadium: National League, 7-2; Steve Garvey, MVP
Other champions
- Caribbean World Series: Criollos de Caguas (Puerto Rico)
- College World Series: USC
- Japan Series: Lotte Orions over Chunichi Dragons (4-2)
- Little League World Series: Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Awards and honors
- Most Valuable Player
- Jeff Burroughs (AL)
- Steve Garvey (NL)
- Cy Young Award
- Catfish Hunter (AL)
- Mike Marshall (NL)
- Rookie of the Year
- Mike Hargrove (AL)
- Bake McBride (NL)
MLB Statistical Leaders
| American League | National League | |||
| AVG | Rod Carew MIN | . Calendar Major League Baseball See also 2008 Major League Baseball season Postseason October 1 – ALDS and Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Minor League Baseball 2006 Major League Baseball season|2006 Nippon Professional Baseball season Headline Event of the Year The 2006 World Baseball Classic is a surprise success 2005 Major League Baseball season Headline events of the year Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win the World Series Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. Headline event of the year The Florida Marlins become World Series champions holding off a dynastic New York Yankees team 4 games to Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-0 Mariano Rivera, MVP Headline events of the year Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Ken Griffey Jr Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Florida Marlins over Cleveland Indians (4-3 Liván Hernández, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-2 John Wetteland, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Atlanta Braves over Cleveland Indians (4-2 Tom Glavine, MVP Headline events of the year As a result of a players' strike the MLB season ends prematurely on August 11, 1994. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Philadelphia Phillies (4-2 Paul Molitor, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Atlanta Braves (4-2 Pat Borders, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins over Atlanta Braves (4-3 Jack Morris, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Oakland Athletics (4-0 José Rijo, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Oakland Athletics over San Francisco Giants (4-0 Dave Stewart, See also 1988 Major League Baseball season Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins over St Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Mets over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Ray Knight, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Kansas City Royals over St Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Detroit Tigers over San Diego Padres (4-1 Alan Trammell, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Baltimore Orioles over Philadelphia Phillies (4-1 Rick Dempsey, Champions Major League Baseball World Series Champion St Louis Cardinals World Series MVP Darrell Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over New York Yankees (4-2 Ron Cey, Pedro Guerrero Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Philadelphia Phillies over Kansas City Royals (4-2 Mike Schmidt, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over Baltimore Orioles (4-3 Willie Stargell, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-2 Bucky Dent, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-2 Reggie Jackson, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over New York Yankees (4-0 Johnny Bench, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Pete Rose, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Oakland Athletics over New York Mets (4-3 Reggie Jackson, Labor strife and more moving 1972 was tainted by a players' strike over pension and salary arbitration Champions Major League Baseball World Series MVP Roberto Clemente All-Star Game, July 13 at Champions Major Leagues World Series MVP Brooks Robinson All-Star Game, July 14 at Riverfront Stadium Champions Major League Baseball The most notable part of the 1969 season were the Miracle Mets World Series: New York Mets The Year of the Pitcher In Major League Baseball, the trend throughout the 1960s was of increased pitching dominance caused by enforcing a larger strike zone (top of armpit Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Bob Gibson, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Baltimore Orioles over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-0 Frank Robinson, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over Minnesota Twins (4-3 Sandy Koufax, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over New York Yankees (4-3 Bob Gibson, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over New York Yankees (4-0 Sandy Koufax, MVP 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 Headline Event of the Year Roger Maris hits 61 home runs breaking Babe Ruth 's record Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over New York Yankees (4-3 Bobby Richardson, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over Chicago White Sox (4-2 Larry Sherry, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Milwaukee Braves (4-3 Bob Turley, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Milwaukee Braves over New York Yankees (4-3 Lew Burdette, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-3 Don Larsen, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Brooklyn Dodgers over New York Yankees (4-3 Johnny Podres, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Giants over Cleveland Indians (4-0 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-2 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-3 All-Star Game 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 Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Philadelphia Phillies (4-0 All-Star Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-1 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cleveland Indians over Boston Braves (4-2 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-3 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over Boston Red Sox (4-3 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Detroit Tigers over Chicago Cubs (4-3 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over St Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over St Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over New York Yankees (4-1 All-Star Game Headline events of the year Joe Dimaggio hits in 56 consecutive games Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Detroit Tigers (4-3 All-Star Game Headline Event of the Year On May 17, 1939, Princeton University and Columbia University played the first televised baseball Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Chicago Cubs (4-0 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over New York Giants (4-1 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over New York Giants (4-2 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Detroit Tigers over Chicago Cubs (4-2 All-Star Game, Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over Detroit Tigers (4-3 All-Star Game Headline Event of the Year First Negro League Baseball All-Star Game. Champions World Series: New York Yankees over Chicago Cubs (4-0 Negro League World Series: Pittsburgh Crawfords Champions World Series: St Louis Cardinals over Philadelphia Athletics (4-3 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over St Louis Cardinals (4-2 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over Chicago Cubs (4-1 Awards and honors Champions World Series: New York Yankees over St Louis Cardinals Awards and honors League Headline Event of the Year Murderers' Row lead New York Yankees to World Series victory Champions World Series: St Louis Cardinals over New York Yankees (4-3 Negro League World Series: Chicago Champions World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over Washington Senators (4-3 Negro League World Series: Hilldale Champions World Series: Washington Senators over New York Giants (4-3 First Negro League World Series: Kansas Champions World Series: New York Yankees over New York Giants (4-2 Awards and honors League Champions World Series: New York Giants over New York Yankees (4-0-1 Statistical Leaders Major Headline Events of the Year First Radio broadcast of the World Series. Champions World Series: Cleveland Indians over Brooklyn Robins (5-2 Awards and honors Headline Event of the Year Chicago White Sox players accused of throwing World Series, resulting in the Black Sox scandal Champions World Series: Boston Red Sox over Chicago Cubs (4-2 MLB Statistical Leaders Major Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Chicago White Sox over New York Giants (4-2 Awards Champions World Series: Boston Red Sox over Brooklyn Robins (4-1 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Boston Red Sox over Philadelphia Phillies (4-1 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Boston Braves over Philadelphia Athletics (4-0 Awards and honors Chalmers Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over New York Giants (4-1 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Boston Red Sox over New York Giants (4-3-1 Awards and honors Chalmers Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over New York Giants (4-2 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over Chicago Cubs (4-1 Awards and honors Champions World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over Detroit Tigers (4-3 Awards and honors MLB Statistical Champions World Series: Chicago Cubs over Detroit Tigers (4-1 Awards and honors Statistical Leaders Champions World Series: Chicago Cubs over Detroit Tigers (4-0-1 Awards and honors Statistical Leaders Champions World Series: Chicago White Sox over Chicago Cubs (4-2 Awards and honors Statistical Leaders Champions World Series: New York Giants over Philadelphia Athletics (4-1 Awards and honors MLB Statistical Champions American League: Boston Red Sox National League: New York Giants MLB Statistical Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Boston Americans over Pittsburgh Pirates (5-3 in the first modern World Champions Major League Baseball American League: Philadelphia Athletics National League: Pittsburgh Pirates Champions Major League Baseball American League: Chicago White Stockings National League: Pittsburgh Pirates Champions Chronicle-Telegraph Cup: Brooklyn Superbas defeated Pittsburgh Pirates, 3 games to 1 National League: Champions National League: Brooklyn Superbas National League final standings Events Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters National League final standings Events Champions Temple Cup: Baltimore Orioles defeated Boston Beaneaters, 4 games to 1 National League: Boston Beaneaters Champions Temple Cup: Baltimore Orioles defeated Cleveland Spiders, 4 games to 0 National League: Baltimore Champions Temple Cup: Cleveland Spiders defeated Baltimore Orioles, 4 games to 1 National League: Baltimore Champions Temple Cup: New York Giants defeated Baltimore Orioles, 4 games to 0 National League: Baltimore Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters National League final standings Events Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters defeated Cleveland Spiders, 5 games to 0 (1 tie National League Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters American Association: Boston Reds Major League Champions World Series: Brooklyn Bridegrooms 3 Louisville Colonels 3 1 tie National League: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Champions World Series: New York Giants 6 Brooklyn Bridegrooms 3 National League: New York Giants Champions World Series: New York Giants 6 St Louis Browns 4 National League: New York Giants Champions World Series Detroit Wolverines 10 St Louis Browns 5 (15 game series National League: Detroit Champions World Series St Louis Browns 4 Chicago White Stockings 2 National League: Chicago White Stockings Champions Post-season playoff Chicago White Stockings played St Champions First World's Championship Series: Providence Grays over New York Metropolitans (3-0 National League Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters American Association: Philadelphia Athletics Inter-State Champions NOTE Chicago White Stockings played the Cincinnati Red Stockings in a 2-game post-season series Champions National League: Chicago White Stockings National League final standings Statistical leaders Champions National League: Chicago White Stockings National League final standings Statistical leaders Champions National League: Providence Grays National League final standings Statistical leaders Champions National League: Boston Red Caps International Association Buffalo Bisons Pacific Coast Athletics Champions National League: Boston Red Caps International Association London‚ Ontario‚ Canada Tecumsehs League Champions National League: Chicago White Stockings Major League Baseball final standings Statistical Champions National Association: Boston Red Stockings National Association final standings Statistical leaders Champions National Association: Boston Red Stockings National Association final standings Statistical leaders Champions National Association: Boston Red Stockings National Association final standings Statistical leaders Champions National Association: Boston Red Stockings National Association final standings Statistical Champions National Association (professional Philadelphia Athletics National Association of Amateur Base Ball Players Star of Brooklyn Champions National Association of Base Ball Players: Chicago White Stockings, albeit disputed by Mutual of New York Part of the History of baseball series Champions National Association of Base Ball Players Champions National Association of Base Ball Players: Atlantic of Brooklyn Events May 4 - The Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Part of the History of baseball series Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of Professional baseball leagues in North Part of the History of baseball in the United States series The Negro leagues were American professional Baseball leagues Nippon Professional Baseball or NPB is the highest level of Baseball in Japan. Artistic Gymnastics World Artistic Gymnastics Championships: Men's all-around champion Shigeru Kasamatsu, Japan The 1974 World Series matched the two-time defending champion Oakland Athletics against the Los Angeles Dodgers with the A’s winning the Series in 5 games The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Roland Glen Fingers (born August 25, 1946, in Steubenville Ohio) is a former Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the The League Championship Series ( LCS) is the official name for a round of playoffs in Major League Baseball which has been conducted since 1969. The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation. The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA 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 Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Three Rivers Stadium was a Multi-purpose stadium located in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from 1970 to 2000 Steven Patrick Garvey (born December 22, 1948) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman, and current Southern California The Caribbean Series is a Baseball tournament the brainchild of the Venezuelans Oscar "El Negro" Prieto and Pablo Morales, who devised the idea The College World Series or CWS is a Baseball Tournament held in Omaha Nebraska that is the culmination of the NCAA Division I Baseball The University of Southern California (commonly referred to as USC, SC, Southern California, and incorrectly or is a seven-game championship played by the teams of Japan 's two professional baseball leagues (the Central League and Pacific League) The are a professional Baseball team in Japan's Pacific League, based in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, in the Kantō region. The are a professional baseball team based in Nagoya, the chief city in the Chubu ("Middle of Japan" region of Japan. The Little League World Series is a Baseball Tournament for children aged 11 12 and 13 years old Taiwan ( Taiwanese: Tâi-oân/Tāi-oân (historically 大灣/台員/大員/台圓/大圓/台窩灣 is an Island in East Asia. The Most Valuable Player Award (commonly known as the MVP award is an annual award given to one outstanding player in each league of Major League Baseball. Jeffrey Alan (Jeff Burroughs (born March 7, 1951 in Long Beach California) is a former player in Major League Baseball. Steven Patrick Garvey (born December 22, 1948) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman, and current Southern California In Baseball, the Cy Young Award is an honor given annually to the best Pitcher in Major League Baseball (one each for American and National James Augustus "Catfish" Hunter ( April 8, 1946 – September 9, 1999) was a Major League Baseball right-handed Starting Michael Grant (Mike "Iron Mike" Marshall (born January 15, 1943 in Adrian Michigan) is a retired Major League Baseball Pitcher In Major League Baseball, the Rookie of the Year Award is given annually to one player from each league as voted upon by the Baseball Writers Association of America Dudley Michael Hargrove (born October 26, 1949 in Perryton Texas) is a former Major League Baseball player and manager. Arnold Ray "Bake" McBride, also nicknamed "Shake n' Bake" is a former Major League Baseball outfielder known primarily as a member of the highly successful 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 Batting average is a Statistic in both Cricket and Baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively Rodney Cline "Rod" Carew (born October 1,) is a former Major League Baseball Infielder for the Minnesota Twins and the former 364 | Ralph Garr ATL | . Ralph Allen Garr (born December 12, 1945 in Monroe Louisiana) is a former Major League Baseball player who played Outfield for the 353 |
| HR | Dick Allen CWS | 32 | Mike Schmidt PHI | 36 |
| RBI | Jeff Burroughs TEX | 118 | Johnny Bench CIN | 129 |
| Wins | Catfish Hunter OAK & Fergie Jenkins TEX |
25 | Andy Messersmith LAD Phil Niekro ATL |
20 |
| ERA | Catfish Hunter OAK | 2. For others with the same name see Richard Allen. Richard Anthony Allen (born March 8 1942, in Wampum Pennsylvania Michael Jack Schmidt (born September 27, 1949 in Dayton Ohio) is a former professional Baseball player who played his entire Career Jeffrey Alan (Jeff Burroughs (born March 7, 1951 in Long Beach California) is a former player in Major League Baseball. Johnny Lee Bench (born December 7, 1947) is a former American Baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds from 1967 to A win is a Statistic in Major League Baseball credited to the Pitcher for the winning team who was in the game when his team last took the lead James Augustus "Catfish" Hunter ( April 8, 1946 – September 9, 1999) was a Major League Baseball right-handed Starting Ferguson Arthur "Fergie" Jenkins CM (born December 13 1943 in Chatham, Ontario, Canada) is a right-handed former John Alexander "Andy" Messersmith (born August 6, 1945 in Toms River New Jersey) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed 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 statistics, earned run average ( ERA) is the Mean of Earned runs given up by a Pitcher per nine Innings pitched James Augustus "Catfish" Hunter ( April 8, 1946 – September 9, 1999) was a Major League Baseball right-handed Starting 49 | Buzz Capra ATL | 2. Lee William "Buzz" Capra (born October 1, 1947 in Chicago Illinois) was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1971 to 1977 for the 28 |
| Ks | Nolan Ryan CAL | 367 | Steve Carlton PHI | 240 |
Major League Baseball final standings
American League final standings
| American League | ||||
| Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| East Division | ||||
| Baltimore Orioles | 91 | 71 | . 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 Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944 in Miami Florida) is a former left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball, from to 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. 562 | -- |
| New York Yankees | 89 | 73 | . The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. 549 | 2 |
| Boston Red Sox | 84 | 78 | . The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. 519 | 7 |
| Cleveland Indians | 77 | 85 | . The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. 475 | 14 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 76 | 86 | . The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League 469 | 15 |
| Detroit Tigers | 72 | 90 | . The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA 444 | 19 |
| West Division | ||||
| Oakland Athletics | 90 | 72 | . The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. 556 | -- |
| Texas Rangers | 84 | 76 | . The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft 525 | 5 |
| Minnesota Twins | 82 | 80 | . The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 506 | 8 |
| Chicago White Sox | 80 | 80 | . The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. 500 | 9 |
| Kansas City Royals | 77 | 85 | . The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. 475 | 13 |
| California Angels | 68 | 94 | . The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. 420 | 22 |
National League final standings
| National League | ||||
| Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| East Division | ||||
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 88 | 74 | . 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. 543 | -- |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 86 | 75 | . The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St 534 | 1. 5 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 80 | 82 | . The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. 494 | 8 |
| Montreal Expos | 79 | 82 | . Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of 491 | 8. 5 |
| New York Mets | 71 | 91 | . "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. 438 | 17 |
| Chicago Cubs | 66 | 96 | . The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. 407 | 22 |
| West Division | ||||
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 102 | 60 | . The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA 630 | -- |
| Cincinnati Reds | 98 | 64 | . The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA 605 | 4 |
| Atlanta Braves | 88 | 74 | . 543 | 14 |
| Houston Astros | 81 | 81 | . The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. 500 | 21 |
| San Francisco Giants | 72 | 90 | . The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. 444 | 30 |
| 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 | 42 |
Events
January-March
- January 16 - The Baseball Writers Association of America elects former New York Yankees teammates Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford to the Hall of Fame. Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Baseball Writers' Association of America ( BBWAA) is a professional association for Baseball Journalists writing for daily Newspapers, Magazines The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Mickey Charles Mantle ( October 20, 1931 &ndash August 13, 1995) was an American Baseball player who was inducted Edward Charles "Whitey" Ford (born October 21, 1926) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher who spent his entire 18-year career Mantle becomes only the seventh player to make it in his first try.
- February 13 - Cool Papa Bell is named for Hall of Fame honors by the Special Committee on the Negro Leagues. Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed James Thomas "Cool Papa" Bell ( May 17, 1903 &ndash March 7, 1991) was an American Center fielder in Negro Part of the History of baseball in the United States series The Negro leagues were American professional Baseball leagues
- February 23 - The California Angels send veteran Vada Pinson to Kansas City for a minor leaguer and cash consideration. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. Vada Edward Pinson Jr ( August 11 1938, Memphis Tennessee - October 21 1995, Oakland California) was an American The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. Pinson will call it quits at the end of the 1975 season, having rung up 2757 hits. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Pete Rose, MVP
- March 26 - The Boston Red Sox release future Hall of Fame shortstop Luis Aparicio, who retires, and designated hitter Orlando Cepeda, who will sign with the Kansas City Royals. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Luis Ernesto Aparicio Montiel (born April 29, 1934) is a former Shortstop in Professional baseball and a member of the Baseball Hall of Orlando Manuel Cepeda Pennes (born September 17 1937 in) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman. The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri.
April-June
- April 4 - Hank Aaron hits the 714th home run of his career, tying Babe Ruth's lifetime Home Run record. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron (born February 5 1934 in Mobile Alabama) nicknamed "Hammer" "Hammerin' Hank” or "Bad Henry” is a retired
- April 6 - The New York Yankees defeat the Cleveland Indians 6-1 in their "home opener" at Shea Stadium. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. William A Shea Municipal Stadium, usually shortened to Shea Stadium or just Shea (ʃeɪ̪ is a Stadium located in the New York City borough The Yankees will share this ballpark with the Mets for the 1974 and 1975 seasons, while Yankee Stadium is being re-furbished. "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Pete Rose, MVP The original Yankee Stadium is a Stadium located in The Bronx in New York City.
- April 8 - Hank Aaron hits Home Run number 715, finally breaking Babe Ruth's lifetime Home Run record. Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron (born February 5 1934 in Mobile Alabama) nicknamed "Hammer" "Hammerin' Hank” or "Bad Henry” is a retired
- April 14 - Graig Nettles of the New York Yankees hits four home runs during a doubleheader split against his former team, the Cleveland Indians. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Graig Nettles (born August 20, 1944, in San Diego California) (nicknamed Puff) is a former Major League Baseball Third baseman The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The Yankees win 9–5, then lose 6–9. Nettles will go on to tie a major league record with 11 home runs in the month of April.
- May 1 - Dock Ellis of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits three consecutive batters with pitches in the first inning, setting an ML record, and walks another in the frame before being lifted. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Dock Phillip Ellis Jr (born March 11, 1945, in Los Angeles California) is a former professional Baseball player who pitched for the Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh loses 5–3 to the Cincinnati Reds. The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA
- May 30 - Sadaharu Oh becomes the first player in Nippon Professional Baseball to hit 600 home runs. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Sadaharu Oh or officially Wang Chenchih ( Hepburn: Ō Sadaharu, born May 20 1940) is a former baseball player and manager of the Nippon Professional Baseball or NPB is the highest level of Baseball in Japan. Only Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron and Willie Mays are ahead of Oh among U. George Herman Ruth Jr (February 6 1895 &ndash August 16 1948 also popularly known as " Babe " " The Bambino " and " The Sultan of Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron (born February 5 1934 in Mobile Alabama) nicknamed "Hammer" "Hammerin' Hank” or "Bad Henry” is a retired 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 S. players a this time, but he will surpass them all.
- June 4 - The Cleveland Indians attempt an ill-advised ten cent beer promotion for a game against the Texas Rangers at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Ten Cent Beer Night was an ill-fated promotion held by the American League 's Cleveland Indians during a game against the Texas Rangers at Cleveland The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft Cleveland Stadium (also known as Lakefront Stadium and Cleveland Municipal Stadium) was a Baseball and American football stadium located in Cleveland forfeits 9-0 after alcohol-fueled mayhem and violence spreads from the stands onto the field.
- June 10 - The Philadelphia Phillies Mike Schmidt hits the ball off the speaker at the Houston Astrodome, turning a sure homer into one of the longest singles ever hit in a 12-0 Phillies victory over the Houston Astros. Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Michael Jack Schmidt (born September 27, 1949 in Dayton Ohio) is a former professional Baseball player who played his entire Career For the aeronautical use see Astrodome (aviation Reliant Astrodome, also known as the Houston Astrodome or simply the Astrodome The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas.
- June 11 - Mel Stottlemyre of the New York Yankees makes his 272nd consecutive start, with no relief appearances, to set an American League record. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Melvin Leon Stottlemyre Sr (born November 13, 1941 in Hazleton Missouri) is the current pitching coach in Major League Baseball with the The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. 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
- June 19 - George Scott, who walks to lead off the second inning, is the Brewers' only base runner as Steve Busby of the Kansas City Royals hurls a 2–0 no-hitter. Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. George Charles Scott Jr (born March 23, 1944 in Greenville Mississippi) is a former First baseman in Major League Baseball who The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League Steven Lee Busby (born September 29, 1949 in Burbank California) is a former Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. 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 Busby is the first major league pitcher to throw no-hitters in his first two seasons.
- June 21 - The Braves fire manager Eddie Mathews, the only man to have played for the Braves in Boston, Milwaukee and Atlanta. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Edwin Lee "Eddie" Mathews ( October 13 1931 – February 18 2001) was a Hall of Fame Third baseman in Major
- June 24 - Steve Busby of the Kansas City Royals retires the first nine batters he faces to set an American League record with 33 consecutive batsmen retired. Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Steven Lee Busby (born September 29, 1949 in Burbank California) is a former Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. 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 Royals lose, however, 3–1 to the Chicago White Sox. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois.
July-September
- July 11 - The San Diego Padres release outfielder Matty Alou. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 Mateo Rojas "Matty" Alou (born December 22 1938 in Bajos de Haina, Dominican Republic) is a former Center fielder in Alou's brother Felipe was released by the Milwaukee Brewers on April 29. Felipe Rojas Alou (born May 12 1935 in Bajos de Haina, Dominican Republic) is a former Outfielder and First baseman in The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League Younger brother Jesús keeps the Alou name alive in the majors, playing for the Oakland Athletics. Jesús María Rojas Alou (born March 24, 1942 in Bajos de Haina, Dominican Republic) is a former professional baseball player for the The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California.
- July 14 - In a doubleheader with the Brewers, the Rangers' Billy Martin is the first American League manager to be removed by umpires from two games in one day. Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft Alfred Manuel "Billy" Martin Jr ( May 16 1928 &ndash December 25 1989) was an American Second baseman and 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
- July 17:
- Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals strike outs César Gerónimo of the Cincinnati Reds to become the second pitcher to strike out 3,000 batters in the majors. Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Pack Robert "Bob" Gibson (born November 9, 1935 in Omaha Nebraska) is a former right-handed Baseball Pitcher for the The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St César Francisco Gerónimo Zorrilla (born March 11, 1948 in El Seibo, Dominican Republic) known as César Gerónimo, is a former The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Gerónimo will become Nolan Ryan's 3,000th strikeout victim six years later. Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr (born January 31, 1947 in Refugio, Texas) is a retired American Right-handed Pitcher in
- Milwaukee third baseman Don Money commits a first-inning error in a 10–5 loss to Minnesota, ending his perfect defensive season after 86 games and 257 chances. The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League Donald Wayne Money (born June 7, 1947 in Washington DC, United States) is a former major league Baseball player, who The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He will end the season with just five errors, breaking George Kell's record set in 1950. George Clyde Kell (born August 23, 1922 in Swifton Arkansas) is a baseball Hall of Fame Third baseman who played for the Philadelphia Athletics Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Philadelphia Phillies (4-0 All-Star Money also holds the National League record with just 10 errors, set with the Phillies in 1972, and holds both the National League and American League records for most consecutive chances without an error in a season. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Labor strife and more moving 1972 was tainted by a players' strike over pension and salary arbitration 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
- July 19 - Dick Bosman of the Cleveland Indians no-hits the Oakland Athletics 4–0. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Richard Allen Bosman (born February 17, 1944 in Kenosha Wisconsin) is a former Major League Baseball Starting pitcher. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. 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. Bosman has no one but himself to blame for not picking up a rare perfect game. A perfect game is defined by Major League Baseball as a game in which a Pitcher (or combination of pitchers pitches a victory that lasts a minimum His throwing error in the fourth inning puts the only A's runner (Sal Bando) on base. Salvatore Leonard Bando (born February 13 1944 in Cleveland Ohio) is a former Third baseman and executive in Professional baseball The two clubs combine to set an American League record with two runners left on base. 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
- July 23 - The National League triumphs in the All-Star Game at Pittsburgh, winning 7–2 over the American League. Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. 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 Three Rivers Stadium was a Multi-purpose stadium located in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from 1970 to 2000 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 Steve Garvey is named the MVP. Steven Patrick Garvey (born December 22, 1948) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman, and current Southern California
- July 25 - Carl Yastrzemski hits his 300th career home run helping the Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 12-4. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Carl Michael Yastrzemski (jəˈstrɛmski (born August 22, 1939) nicknamed "Yaz" then moved him to the Minneapolis Millers for the post-season The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA
- August 6 - Johnny Bench hits his 200th career home run helping the Cincinnati Reds beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Johnny Lee Bench (born December 7, 1947) is a former American Baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds from 1967 to The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA
- August 12 - Nolan Ryan of the California Angles strikes out 19 in a 4-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr (born January 31, 1947 in Refugio, Texas) is a retired American Right-handed Pitcher in The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions.
- August 20 - Davey Lopes sets a Dodgers record when he totals 15 bases against the Cubs in an 18–8 drubbing at Wrigley Field. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine David Earle Lopes (loʊ̪ps born May 3, 1945 in East Providence Rhode Island) is a former Second baseman and manager in Major The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Wrigley Field is a Baseball Stadium in Chicago, Illinois, United States that has served as the home ballpark of the Chicago Lopes has three home runs, a double and a single in his team's 24-hit attack. The Dodgers totaled 48 bases in the game, a team record.
- August 27 - Hal McRae of the Kansas City Royals ties a Major League record with six extra base hits (five doubles and a home run). Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Harold Abraham McRae (born July 10 1945 in Avon Park Florida) is a former Left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. In Baseball, a double is the act of a batter striking the pitched ball and safely reaching Second base without being called out by the Umpire
- September 3 - In an amazing performance, SF Giants' John Montefusco makes his major league debut, hits a home run in his first official time at bat off Charlie Hough, and pitches nine innings of relief to earn a 9–5 victory over the Dodgers. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. John Joseph Montefusco Jr (born May 25, 1950 in Long Branch New Jersey) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher from 1974 to 1986 for the Charles Oliver (Charlie Hough (rhymes with "tough" or "rough" (born January 5, 1948 in Honolulu Hawaii) is a former Knuckleball The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA
- September 4 - Pitcher Don Wilson has a no-hitter through eight innings, but is pulled from the game by Houston Astros manager Preston Gomez. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Donald Edward "Don" Wilson, ( February 12, 1945 - January 5, 1975) was a Major League Baseball player for the Houston 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 Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Preston Gómez (born April 20 1923 in Central Preston Cuba as Pedro W Reliever Mike Cosgrove gives up a leadoff single to Tony Pérez, and the Astros lose to the Cincinnati Reds, 2–1. Atanasio Pérez Rigal, more commonly known as Tony Pérez (born May 14, 1942 in Ciego de Ávila, Cuba) is a former player in The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Gomez made the same mistake in San Diego on July 21, 1970. The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 Champions Major Leagues World Series MVP Brooks Robinson All-Star Game, July 14 at Riverfront Stadium Clay Kirby had a no-hitter going for eight innings, but with two outs in the 8th and trailing 1–0, Gomez lifted him for pinch hitter Cito Gaston. Clayton Laws Kirby Jr ( June 25, 1948 - October 11, 1991) born in Washington DC was a Pitcher for the San Diego Padres Clarence Edwin "Cito" Gaston (ˈsiɾoʊ̪ ˈɡæstən born March 17, 1944 in San Antonio, Texas) is the manager of the Gaston fails to get a hit, and reliever Jack Baldschun gives up two runs in the 9th. Jack Edward Baldschun (born October 16, 1936 in Greenville Ohio) was a Relief pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies (1961-65 The Padres lose 3–0.
- September 7 - During a 3–1 win over the Chicago White Sox, Nolan Ryan of the California Angels has a fastball clocked at 100. Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. 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. 8 miles per hour (161. 28 kilometres per hours) — the fastest pitch ever recorded.
- September 10 - Cardinal Lou Brock breaks Maury Wills' major league record by stealing his 104th and 105th bases of the season. Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Louis Clark "Lou" Brock (born June 18, 1939, El Dorado Arkansas) is an American former player in Major League Baseball Maurice Morning Wills (born October 2 1932 in Washington DC) is a former Major League Baseball Shortstop and switch-hitting It also gives him 740 career stolen bases, breaking Max Carey's National League record of 738. Max George Carey ( January 11, 1890 &ndash May 30, 1976) was an American Center fielder in Major League Baseball The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball
- September 11 - The St. Louis Cardinals win a marathon night game against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium, after seven hours four minutes, and 25 innings, the longest game to a decision in major league history. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. William A Shea Municipal Stadium, usually shortened to Shea Stadium or just Shea (ʃeɪ̪ is a Stadium located in the New York City borough The Cardinals, trailing 3-1 with two out in the ninth, tie the score on Ken Reitz's two-run home run off Jerry Koosman, sending the game into extra innings. Kenneth John Reitz (born June 24, 1951 in San Francisco California) is a former Third baseman in Major League Baseball. Jerome Martin "Jerry" Koosman (born December 23, 1942 in Appleton Minnesota) is a former left-handed starting Pitcher in Major Two Mets errors lead to the Cardinals' winning run, starting with an errant pickoff throw that allows Bake McBride to scamper all the way around from first. Arnold Ray "Bake" McBride, also nicknamed "Shake n' Bake" is a former Major League Baseball outfielder known primarily as a member of the highly successful St. Louis wins, 4–3. The Mets go to the plate 103 times, the only time the century mark has been reached in a major league game; the Cards are not far behind with 99 plate appearances. All told, a record 175 official at-bats are recorded, with a major-league record 45 runners stranded. Only a thousand fans are on hand when the game ends at 3:13 a. m. .
- September 12 - Tigers pitcher John Hiller picks up his 17th victory in relief, an American League record, as he beats the Brewers, 9–7. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA John Frederick Hiller (born April 8 1943 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a former The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League
- September 24:
- Al Kaline of the Detroit Tigers doubles off Dave McNally for his 3,000th career hit, as the Tigers beat the Orioles 5–4. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Albert William "Al" Kaline, also known as Mr Tiger, (ˈkʰeɪˌlaɪn born December 19, 1934 in Baltimore Maryland) is a former The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA David Arthur "Dave" McNally ( October 31 1942 &ndash December 1 2002) was a Major League Baseball left-handed Starting The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland.
- Clarence Jones of the Kintetsu Buffaloes hits his 38th home run to become the first foreign player to win an HR title in Nippon Professional Baseball, topping the Pacific League. Clarence Jones may refer to Clarence Thomas Jones, American football offensive tackle Clarence Benjamin Jones, lawyer and advisor to The Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes ( ja: 大阪近鉄バファローズ was a Nippon Professional Baseball team based in Osaka, Japan, which were Nippon Professional Baseball or NPB is the highest level of Baseball in Japan. The or is one of Japan 's two major professional Baseball leagues the other being the Central League. Sadaharu Oh will lead the Central League with 49 homers. Sadaharu Oh or officially Wang Chenchih ( Hepburn: Ō Sadaharu, born May 20 1940) is a former baseball player and manager of the The or is one of Japan 's two major professional Baseball leagues the winner of which plays the Japan Series against the winner of the other league the Jones will lead the Pacific League again with 36 HR in 1976. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over New York Yankees (4-0 Johnny Bench, MVP
- September 28:
- In his last start of the year, Nolan Ryan of the California Angels pitches his third career no-hitter, victimizing the Minnesota Twins, 4–0. Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. 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 Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In the process, Ryan strikes out 15 batters for the sixth time this season. He also walks eight to run his season total to 202 base on balls, joining Bob Feller in 1938 as the only pitcher to walk more than 200 in a season. Robert William Andrew "Bob" Feller (born November 3, 1918 in Van Meter Iowa) nicknamed the "Heater from Van Meter" and Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Chicago Cubs (4-0 All-Star Game Ryan will top 200 in 1977. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-2 Reggie Jackson,
- Don Wilson of the Houston Astros throws a 5–0, two-hit shutout against the Braves. Donald Edward "Don" Wilson, ( February 12, 1945 - January 5, 1975) was a Major League Baseball player for the Houston The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. It would be Wilson's last major league game, followed barely three months later by his suicide.
October-December
- October 3 - Frank Robinson becomes the first black manager in major league history, as the Cleveland Indians name him to replace Ken Aspromonte for the 1975 season. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Frank Robinson (born August 31, 1935 in Beaumont Texas) is a Hall of Fame former Major League Baseball player The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Kenneth Joseph Aspromonte (born September 22 1931 in Brooklyn New York) is a former Second baseman and manager in Major League Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Pete Rose, MVP
- October 17 - At the Oakland Coliseum, the Oakland Athletics win the World Series over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Five, clinching a third straight World Championship. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The 1974 World Series matched the two-time defending champion Oakland Athletics against the Los Angeles Dodgers with the A’s winning the Series in 5 games The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Reliever Rollie Fingers is named the Series MVP. Roland Glen Fingers (born August 25, 1946, in Steubenville Ohio) is a former Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the
- October 23 - Wally Yonamine, an American of Japanese descent, becomes the only non-Japanese manager ever to win the Japan Series when his Chunichi Dragons beat the Lotte Orions. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Wallace Kaname Yonamine (与那嶺 要 born June 24, 1925) also known as Wally Yonamine, is a former multi-sport American athlete who played For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. or is a seven-game championship played by the teams of Japan 's two professional baseball leagues (the Central League and Pacific League) The are a professional baseball team based in Nagoya, the chief city in the Chubu ("Middle of Japan" region of Japan. The are a professional Baseball team in Japan's Pacific League, based in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, in the Kantō region.
- November 2 - The Atlanta Braves trade Hank Aaron to the Milwaukee Brewers for outfielder Dave May and a minor league pitcher. Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron (born February 5 1934 in Mobile Alabama) nicknamed "Hammer" "Hammerin' Hank” or "Bad Henry” is a retired The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League David LaFrance May (born December 23 1943 in New Castle Delaware) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder who played from Aaron will finish his major league career in Milwaukee, where he started it in 1954. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Giants over Cleveland Indians (4-0 All-Star Game Meanwhile, Aaron, the home run king of American baseball, and Sadaharu Oh, his Japanese counterpart, square off for a home run contest at Korakuen Stadium. Sadaharu Oh or officially Wang Chenchih ( Hepburn: Ō Sadaharu, born May 20 1940) is a former baseball player and manager of the was a Stadium in Tokyo Japan. It was primarily used for Baseball and was home of the Yomiuri Giants until they moved to the Tokyo Dome, which Aaron wins 10–9.
- November 27 - Commissioner Bowie Kuhn suspends New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner for two years as a result of Steinbrenner's conviction for illegal campaign contributions to Richard Nixon and others. Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont 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 New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. George Michael Steinbrenner III (born July 4, 1930 in Rocky River Ohio) is an American Billionaire businessman and the principal
- December 26 - The Little League is officially opened to girls as President Gerald Ford signs legislation amending the charter of the organization. Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. Little League Baseball is the name of a Non-profit organization in the United States which organizes local children's leagues of baseball and Softball Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr (July 14 1913 December 26 2006 was the thirty-eighth President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977 and the fortieth Vice President Little League had sought changes in their charter after a series of lawsuits challenged its boys-only rule.
- December 31 - After earning his freedom through arbitration over missed insurance payments by the Oakland Athletics, Jim "Catfish" Hunter is signed to a $3. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. James Augustus "Catfish" Hunter ( April 8, 1946 – September 9, 1999) was a Major League Baseball right-handed Starting 75 million contract which is slightly more than triple the next highest salary in the game.
Births
January-March
- January 5 - Mark Redman
- January 6 - Marlon Anderson
- January 15 - Ray King
- January 23 - Erubiel Durazo
- January 28 - Jermaine Dye
- January 28 - Oscar Henríquez
- January 28 - Magglio Ordóñez
- February 7 - Adrian Brown
- February 8 - Jamey Carroll
- February 15 - Ugueth Urbina
- February 19 - Juan Díaz
- February 24 - Mike Lowell
- February 25 - Shannon Stewart
- February 27 - Cliff Politte
- March 4 - Tommy Phelps
- March 6 - James Lofton
- March 9 - Wayne Franklin
- March 11 - Bobby Abreu
- March 19 - Jason LaRue
- March 22 - Jason Phillips
April-June
- April 11 - Trot Nixon
- April 19 - José Cruz, Jr.
- April 27 - Frank Catalanotto
- April 29 - Tony Saunders
- May 4 - Miguel Cairo
- May 15 - A.J. Hinch
- May 17 - Wiki González
- May 21 - Mark Quinn
- June 4 - Darin Erstad
- June 5 - Russ Ortiz
- June 9 - Randy Winn
- June 12 - Hideki Matsui
- June 18 - Carlos Méndez
- June 19 - Doug Mientkiewicz
- June 23 - Mark Hendrickson
- June 26 - Derek Jeter
- June 26 - Jason Kendall
July-September
- July 2 - Sean Casey
- July 19 - Preston Wilson
- July 20 - Bengie Molina
- July 21 - Geoff Jenkins
- August 6 - Luis Vizcaíno
- August 9 - Matt Morris
- August 12 - Matt Clement
- August 13 - Jarrod Washburn
- August 16 - Roger Cedeño
- August 23 - Mark Bellhorn
- August 23 - Bobby Estalella, Jr.
- August 25 - Gary Matthews, Jr.
- August 25 - Pablo Ozuna
- August 27 - José Vidro
- September 5 - Calvin Maduro
- September 14 - Chad Bradford
- September 24 - John McDonald
- September 27 - Radhames Dykhoff
- September 30 - Jeremy Giambi
October-December
- October 17 - John Rocker
- October 24 - Wilton Guerrero
- October 27 - Dennis Stark
- October 28 - Braden Looper
- November 2 - Orlando Cabrera
- November 4 - Carlos Mendoza
- November 7 - Kris Benson
- November 7 - Glendon Rusch
- November 9 - Beiker Graterol
- November 9 - José Rosado
- November 22 - Joe Nathan
- December 4 - Tadahito Iguchi
- December 14 - Billy Koch
- December 18 - Lance Carter
- December 20 - Augie Ojeda
- December 24 - Kevin Millwood
- December 24 - Jamey Wright
- December 29 - Richie Sexson
Deaths
- January 18 - Pete Appleton, 69, relief pitcher for seven teams who won 14 games for 1936 Senators
- January 20 - George Hockette, 72, pitcher for the Boston Red Sox in the mid 1930s
- January 14 - Lloyd Brown, 73, pitcher who won 46 games for the 1930-32 Senators and also played with the Dodgers, Browns, Red Sox, Indians and Phillies
- March 1 - Larry Doyle, 87, second baseman, primarily for the New York Giants whom he captained, who batted . Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Mark Allen Redman (born January 5, 1974 in San Diego California) is a Major League Baseball Left-handed Starting pitcher Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Marlon Ordell Anderson (born January 16, 1974 in Montgomery, Alabama) is a Major League Baseball Utility player for Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Raymond Keith King (born January 15, 1974 in Chicago Illinois) is a Major League Baseball Relief pitcher currently in the Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Erubiel Durazo Cárdenas (born January 23, 1974 in Hermosillo, Sonora) is a Mexican Baseball player who is currently Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Jermaine Terrell Dye (born January 28 1974 in Vacaville California) is a Right fielder in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Oscar Eduardo Henríquez (born January 28, 1974 in La Guaira Vargas State, Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Magglio Jose Ordóñez (ɔrˈdoʊnjɛz "or-DOH-nyez" in English is a Major League Baseball Right fielder and right-handed batter born on January 28 Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Adrian Demond Brown (born February 7, 1974 in McComb Mississippi) is a Free agent Major League Baseball Outfielder Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Jamey Blake Carroll (born February 18, 1974) is a Major League Baseball Infielder for the Cleveland Indians. Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Ugueth Urtaín Urbina Villarreal (uˈgɛt urˈbinə (born ( February 15, 1974 in Caracas Venezuela) is a former Relief pitcher in Major Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Juan Carlos Díaz (born February 19, 1974 in San José de las Lajas, Cuba) is a First baseman / Designated hitter in Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Michael Averett Lowell (born February 24, 1974 in San Juan Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball Third baseman Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Cliff Anthony Politte (born February 27, 1974 in St Louis Missouri) is a Right-handed Relief pitcher in the St Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Thomas Allen Phelps (born March 4, 1974 in Seoul, South Korea) is a former professional baseball player Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of James O'Neal Lofton (born March 6, 1974 in Los Angeles California) is a former Shortstop in Major League Baseball who played briefly Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Gary Wayne Franklin (born March 9, 1974 in Wilmington Delaware) is an American Major League Baseball pitcher for the independent York Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Bob Kelly "Bobby" Abreu /aˈbreʲu/ (nicknamed El Comedulce) (born March 11 1974 in Turmero Aragua State, Venezuela) is a Major League Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Michael Jason LaRue (born March 19, 1974 in Houston Texas) is a Major League Baseball Catcher who plays for the St Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Jason Charles Phillips (born March 22, 1974 in Williamsport Pennsylvania) is a former Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Christopher Trotman "Trot" Nixon (born April 11, 1974 in) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the New York Mets Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer José Luis Cruz Jr (born April 19 1974 in Arroyo Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is currently a player in the Houston Astros Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Frank John Catalanotto (pronounced Ca-ta-lan-na-toe (born April 27, 1974 in Smithtown, New York) is an Outfielder and Designated Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Anthony Scott "Tony" Saunders (born April 29, 1974 in Baltimore, Maryland) is a retired American Major League baseball Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Miguel Jesús Cairo (born May 4, 1974 in Anzoátegui State, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball Utility player Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Andrew Jay Hinch (born May 15, 1974 in Waverly Iowa) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Wiklenman Vicente "Wiki" González (born May 17 1974 Aragua, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball playercurrently playing for the St Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. You may also be looking for the British contemporary sculptor Marc Quinn Mark David Quinn (born May 21, 1974 in La Mirada Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Darin Charles Erstad (born June 4 1974 in Jamestown North Dakota) is an Outfielder / First baseman for the Houston Astros of Major League Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Russell Reid Ortiz (born June 5, 1974 in Encino, California) is a Major League baseball Free agent Pitcher. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Dwight Randolph "Randy" Winn (born June 9 1974 in) is an Outfielder for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. is a Japanese Major League Baseball Left fielder who plays for the New York Yankees. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Carlos Alberto Casti Méndez (born June 18, 1974 in Caracas Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman / Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Douglas Andrew Mientkiewicz (mɪntˈkeɪvɪtʃ (born June 19, 1974 in Toledo Ohio) is a First baseman who is with the Pittsburgh Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Mark Allan Hendrickson (born June 23, 1974 in Mount Vernon Washington) is an American professional athlete Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Derek Sanderson Jeter (ˈʤitɚ born June 26 1974 is an American Major League Baseball player Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Jason Daniel Kendall (born June 26, 1974 in San Diego, California) is a Major League Baseball Catcher for the Milwaukee Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Preston James Richard Wilson (born July 19 1974 in Bamberg, South Carolina) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Benjamin José "Bengie" Molina (born July 20 1974 in Rio Piedras Puerto Rico) is the starting Catcher for the San Francisco Giants of Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World This article is about the baseball player see also Geoff Jenkins (climatologist. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Luis Vizcaíno Arias (born August 6, 1974 in Baní, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Right-handed Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Matthew Paul Clement (born August 12, 1974 in McCandless Township, Pennsylvania) is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. Jarrod Michael Washburn (born August 13 1974 in La Crosse, Wisconsin) is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher for the Seattle Mariners Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Roger Leandro Cedeño (born August 16, 1974 in Valencia, Carabobo State, Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Mark Christian Bellhorn (born August 23, 1974 in Boston, Massachusetts) is a Major League Baseball Third baseman. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Robert M Estalella (born August 23, 1974 in Hialeah Florida) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher. Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Gary Nathaniel Matthews Jr (born August 25 1974 in San Francisco, California) is an Outfielder in Major League Baseball Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Pablo Jose Ozuna (born August 25, 1974 in Santo Domingo Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Utility player for the Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan José Angel Vidro (born August 27, 1974 in Mayagüez Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball player who is currently a Free agent Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Calvin Gregory Maduro (born September 5, 1974 in Aruba, Netherlands Antilles) is a retired Dutch Baseball player Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Chadwick Lee "Chad" Bradford (born September 14, 1974 in Jackson Mississippi) is an American Relief pitcher for the Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. John Joseph McDonald (born September 24, 1974 in New London Connecticut) is a Major League Baseball Infielder for the Toronto Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Radhames Alviro Dykhoff (born September 27, 1974 in Paradera, Aruba) was a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Baltimore Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Jeremy Dean Giambi (dʒiˈɑːmbi born September 30, 1974 in San Jose California) is a Left-handed, former Professional baseball Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost John Loy Rocker (born October 17, 1974) is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher who played three and a half seasons with the Atlanta Braves Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Wilton Alvaro Guerrero (born October 24, 1974 in the Don Gregorio, Dominican Republic) was a Second baseman in Major League Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Dennis James Stark (born October 27, 1974 in Edgerton Ohio) is a Major League Baseball Right-handed Pitcher in the Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Braden LaVern Looper (born on October 28, 1974, in Weatherford, Oklahoma) is a Pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Orlando Luis Cabrera (born November 2 1974 in Cartagena, Colombia) is a Major League Baseball Shortstop who plays for the Chicago White Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Carlos Ramón Mendoza (born November 4, 1974 in Bolívar State, Venezuela) is a former Left fielder in Major League Baseball Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Kristopher James Benson (born November 7, 1974 in Superior Wisconsin) is a Major League Baseball Right-handed Starting Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Glendon James Rusch (ɹʌʃ born November 7, 1974 in Seattle Washington) is a Left-handed Pitcher in the Colorado Rockies Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Beiker Graterol (born November 9, 1974 in Lara State, Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed Starting pitcher Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Jose Antonio Rosado (born on November 9, 1974 in Jersey City New Jersey) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher who played for Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Joseph Michael Nathan (born November 22 1974 in Houston Texas) is a closer in Major League Baseball who plays for the Minnesota Twins. "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. is a Major League Baseball Second baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies. Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people William (Billy Koch (born December 14, 1974 in Rockville Centre New York) is a former Major League Baseball Relief pitcher. Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Lance David Carter (born December 18, 1974 in Bradenton, Florida) is a Relief pitcher in the Toronto Blue Jays organization Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Octavio Augie Ojeda (born December 20, 1974 in Los Angeles, California) is an Infielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Kevin Austin Millwood (born December 24, 1974 in Gastonia North Carolina) is a Right-handed Starting pitcher who plays for the Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Jamey Alan Wright (born December 24, 1974 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) is an American Major League Baseball Relief Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Richmond Lockwood "Richie" Sexson (born December 29, 1974 in Portland Oregon) is an American First baseman who is currently Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Peter William Appleton ( May 20, 1904 - January 18, 1974) was a right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. George Edward Hockette ( April 7, 1908 - January 20, 1974) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Lloyd Brown may refer to Lloyd Brown (baseball (1904–1974 Lloyd Brown (veteran (1901–2007 Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Lawrence Joseph Doyle ( July 31 1886 - March 1 1974) nicknamed "Laughing Larry" was an American Second baseman 300 five times and won the NL's 1912 MVP award; led NL in hits twice and stole home 17 times
- March 14 - Alex Pompez, 83, owner of the Negro Leagues' Cuban Stars and New York Cubans from 1916 to 1950, later a scouting director for the Giants
- April 5 - Fred Snodgrass, 86, center fielder for the New York Giants who made a critical drop of an easy fly ball in the tenth inning of the deciding game in the 1912 World Series
- April 22 - Steve Swetonic, 70, pitcher for the Pittsbugh Pirates in the early 1930s, who tied for the National League lead in shutouts in 1932
- April 23 - Cy Williams, 86, center fielder for the Cubs and Phillies who became the first NL player to hit 200 home runs, leading the league four times
- May 18 - Dan Topping, 61, co-owner and president of the Yankees from 1945 to 1964, during which time the team won ten World Series and fifteen AL pennants
- June 30 - Mule Haas, 70, center fielder for the Athletics and White Sox who hit two home runs in the 1929 World Series
- July 4 - Del Webb, 75, co-owner and chairman of the Yankees from 1945 to 1964; co-owner Dan Topping had died just weeks earlier
- July 17 - Dizzy Dean, 64, Hall of Fame pitcher who won MVP award in 1934 with 30-7 campaign, the last 30-win season by an NL pitcher; was MVP runnerup the next two years, but an injury in 1937 All-Star game led to end of career; became a broadcaster known for folksy mangling of the English language
- August 8 - Howie Pollet, 53, All-Star pitcher who twice won 20 games for the St. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Alejandro "Alex" Pompez (May 14 1890 - March 14 1974 was an American executive in Negro league baseball who owned the Cuban Stars (East and New Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Frederick Carlisle Snodgrass ( October 19 1887 - April 5 1974) was an American Center fielder in Major League Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Stephen Albert (Steve Swetonic ( August 13, 1903 - April 22, 1974) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball, who played his Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Fred "Cy" Williams ( December 21, 1887 - April 23, 1974) was a Major League Baseball player for the Chicago Cubs Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Daniel Reid Topping ( June 11 1912 - May 18 1974) was a part owner and president of the New York Yankees baseball team from 1945 to Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper George William (Mule Haas ( October 15, 1903 - June 30, 1974) was a Center fielder in Major League Baseball. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Delbert E Webb ( May 17 1899 &ndash July 4 1974) was an American Construction magnate Real estate developer Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Jerome Hanna "Dizzy" Dean ( January 16, 1910 – July 17, 1974) was an American Pitcher in Major League Baseball Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Howard Joseph Pollet ( June 26, 1921 — August 8, 1974) was an American left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball Louis Cardinals
- September 19 - Zack Taylor, 76, NL catcher for fifteen seasons, later a coach, manager and scout for 35 years
- September 26 - Lefty Stewart, 74, pitcher who won 20 games for the 1930 St. Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Walter Cleveland "Lefty" Stewart ( September 23, 1900 in Sparta Tennessee - September 26, 1974 in Knoxville Tennessee Louis Browns
- September 25 - Cliff Brady, 77, a second baseman for the Boston Red Sox and minor league manager, who also was a member of the Scullin Steel soccer team which won the National Challenge Cup in 1922
- October 13 - Sam Rice, 84, Hall of Fame right fielder for the Washington Senators who batted . Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Clifford Francis Brady ( March 6, 1897 - September 25, 1974) was a Second baseman in Major League Baseball who played for Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Edgar Charles "Sam" Rice ( February 20, 1890 - October 13 1974) was an American Right fielder in Major 322 lifetime and led AL in steals and triples once each, remembered for disputed catch in 1925 World Series; finished career with 2987 hits, at a time when little attention was paid to career totals
- October 31 - Buddy Myer, 70, All-Star second baseman for the Washington Senators who batted . Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Charles Solomon "Buddy" Myer ( March 16, 1904 - October 31, 1974) was an American 2-time All-Star Second 303 lifetime and won 1935 batting title
- November 1 - Bullet Joe Bush, 81, pitcher who won 195 games including a no-hitter, had 26 wins for 1922 Yankees
- November 24 - Johnny Weekly, 37, outfielder for the Houston Colt . Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Leslie Ambrose (Bullet Joe Bush ( November 27, 1892 - November 1, 1974) born in Brainerd Minnesota was a Pitcher for the Philadelphia Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal 45s from 1962-1964
- December 18 - Harry Hooper, 87, Hall of Fame right fielder for the Red Sox and White Sox who starred on four Boston champions; outstanding defensive player and leadoff hitter retired with 5th-most walks in history
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