The following are the baseball events of the year 1981 throughout the world. Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981
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NOTE: Due to a strike in mid-season, the season was divided into a first half and a second half. 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: 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 1974 World Series: Oakland Athletics over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-1 Rollie Fingers 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 Yuri Korolev, USSR The 1981 World Series matched the New York Yankees against the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking their third meeting in the Series in five years The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Ronald Charles (Ron Cey (seɪ born February 15, 1948 in Tacoma, Washington) is a former Third baseman in Major League Baseball Pedro Guerrero may refer to Pedro E Guerrero, photographer Pedro Guerrero (baseball, baseball player Stephen Wayne "Steve" Yeager (born November 24, 1948, in Huntington West Virginia) is an American Right-handed former In Baseball, the Division Series is the official name for the first round of the Major League Baseball playoffs The League Championship Series ( LCS) is the official name for a round of playoffs in Major League Baseball which has been conducted since 1969. For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. 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 Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA 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 Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. The 1981 Major League Baseball strike was the fifth work stoppage in Major League Baseball since the 1972 Major League Baseball strike The division winner of the first half (denoted East 1, West 1) played the division winner of the second half (denoted East 2, West 2).
Other champions
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MLB statistical leaders
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Carney Lansford BOS |
. The American League Championship Series was a best-of-five series between the New York Yankees and the Oakland Athletics. Graig Nettles (born August 20, 1944, in San Diego California) (nicknamed Puff) is a former Major League Baseball Third baseman The National League Championship Series was a best-of-five series between the first-half Western Division champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the second-half Eastern Burt Carlton Hooton (born February 7 1950 in Greenville Texas) nicknamed "Happy" (by former manager Tommy Lasorda, because he rarely 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 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Cleveland Stadium (also known as Lakefront Stadium and Cleveland Municipal Stadium) was a Baseball and American football stadium located in Gary Edmund Carter (born April 8 1954 nicknamed "Kid" or "Kid Carter" was a Major League Baseball Catcher from 1974-1992 The 1981 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha NE from May 30 to June 8. Arizona State University ( ASU) is the largest public Research university in the United States under a single administration with total student or is a seven-game championship played by the teams of Japan 's two professional baseball leagues (the Central League and Pacific League) The is a Nippon Professional Baseball team based at the Tokyo Dome in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan. The are a professional Baseball team in Japan's Pacific League. The 1981 Little League World Series took place between August 25 and August 29 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Taichung ( is a city located in west-central Taiwan with a population of just over one million people making it the third largest city on the island after Taipei 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. Roland Glen Fingers (born August 25, 1946, in Steubenville Ohio) is a former Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League Michael Jack Schmidt (born September 27, 1949 in Dayton Ohio) is a former professional Baseball player who played his entire Career The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. 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 Fernando Valenzuela Anguamea (born November 1, 1960, Etchohuaquila, Sonora, Mexico) is a former Left-handed Pitcher The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA 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 David Allan Righetti (born November 28, 1958 in San Jose California) is a former American left-handed Pitcher for various Major 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 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 Carney Ray Lansford (born February 7, 1957 in San Jose California) is a former Third baseman in Major League Baseball who played 336 |
Bill Madlock PIT |
. Bill Madlock Jr (born January 12, 1951 in Memphis Tennessee) is a former Major League Baseball player 341 |
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Tony Armas OAK
Dwight Evans BOS
Bobby Grich CAL
Eddie Murray BAL |
22 |
Mike Schmidt PHI |
31 |
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Eddie Murray BAL |
78 |
Mike Schmidt PHI |
91 |
| Wins |
Dennis Martinez BAL
Steve McCatty OAK
Jack Morris DET
Pete Vuckovich MIL |
14 |
Tom Seaver CIN |
14 |
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Sammy Stewart BAL |
2. This page is about the baseball player in the 1970s and 1980s Dwight Michael Evans (born November 3, 1951 in Santa Monica California) nicknamed "Dewey" is a former Right fielder and Robert Anthony "Bobby" Grich (born January 15, 1949, Muskegon Michigan) is an American former Major League Baseball Eddie Clarence Murray (born February 24 1956 in Los Angeles California) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman who was known as one of the most Michael Jack Schmidt (born September 27, 1949 in Dayton Ohio) is a former professional Baseball player who played his entire Career Eddie Clarence Murray (born February 24 1956 in Los Angeles California) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman who was known as one of the most Michael Jack Schmidt (born September 27, 1949 in Dayton Ohio) is a former professional Baseball player who played his entire Career 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 José Dennis Martínez Ortiz (born May 14, 1955 in Granada, Nicaragua) better known as Dennis Martínez, was the first Nicaraguan Steven Earl McCatty (born March 20 1954, Detroit Michigan) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher who played for the Oakland John Scott "Jack" Morris (born May 16, 1955, in St Paul Minnesota) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed Starting pitcher Peter Dennis Vuckovich (voo-koh-vich (born October 27, 1952 in Johnstown Pennsylvania) is a retired American Starting pitcher George Thomas Seaver (born November 17, 1944) is a former right-handed Major League Baseball Pitcher who broke into the major leagues in and In Baseball statistics, earned run average ( ERA) is the Mean of Earned runs given up by a Pitcher per nine Innings pitched Samuel Lee "Sammy" Stewart (born October 28 1954 in Asheville, North Carolina) is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues 32 |
Nolan Ryan HOU |
1. Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr (born January 31, 1947 in Refugio, Texas) is a retired American Right-handed Pitcher in 69 |
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Major League Baseball final standings
First half of season
| American League |
| Rank |
Club |
Wins |
Losses |
Win % |
GB |
| East Division |
| 1st |
New York Yankees |
34 |
22 |
. 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 New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. 607 |
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| 2nd |
Baltimore Orioles |
31 |
23 |
. The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. 574 |
2. 0 |
| 3rd |
Milwaukee Brewers |
31 |
25 |
. The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League 568 |
3. 0 |
| 4th |
Detroit Tigers |
31 |
26 |
. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA 544 |
3. 5 |
| 5th |
Boston Red Sox |
30 |
26 |
. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. 536 |
4. 0 |
| 6th |
Cleveland Indians |
26 |
24 |
. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. 520 |
5. 0 |
| 7th |
Toronto Blue Jays |
16 |
42 |
. The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 276 |
19. 0 |
| West Division |
| 1st |
Oakland Athletics |
37 |
23 |
. The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. 617 |
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| 2nd |
Texas Rangers |
33 |
22 |
. The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft 600 |
1. 5 |
| 3rd |
Chicago White Sox |
31 |
22 |
. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. 585 |
2. 5 |
| 4th |
California Angels |
31 |
29 |
. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. 517 |
6. 0 |
| 5th |
Kansas City Royals |
20 |
30 |
. The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. 400 |
12. 0 |
| 6th |
Seattle Mariners |
21 |
36 |
. The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. 368 |
14. 5 |
| 7th |
Minnesota Twins |
17 |
39 |
. The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 304 |
18. 0 |
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| National League |
| Rank |
Club |
Wins |
Losses |
Win % |
GB |
| East Division |
| 1st |
Philadelphia Phillies |
34 |
21 |
. 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. 618 |
-- |
| 2nd |
St. Louis Cardinals |
30 |
20 |
. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St 600 |
2. 5 |
| 3rd |
Montreal Expos |
30 |
25 |
. Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of 545 |
4. 0 |
| 4th |
Pittsburgh Pirates |
25 |
23 |
. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 521 |
5. 5 |
| 5th |
New York Mets |
17 |
34 |
. "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. 333 |
15. 0 |
| 6th |
Chicago Cubs |
15 |
37 |
. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. 288 |
17. 5 |
| West Division |
| 1st |
Los Angeles Dodgers |
36 |
21 |
. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA 632 |
-- |
| 2nd |
Cincinnati Reds |
35 |
21 |
. The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA 625 |
0. 5 |
| 3rd |
Houston Astros |
28 |
29 |
. The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. 491 |
8. 0 |
| 4th |
Atlanta Braves |
25 |
29 |
. 463 |
9. 5 |
| 5th |
San Francisco Giants |
27 |
32 |
. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. 458 |
10. 0 |
| 6th |
San Diego Padres |
23 |
33 |
. The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 411 |
12. 5 |
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Second half of season
| American League |
| Rank |
Club |
Wins |
Losses |
Win % |
GB |
| East Division |
| 1st |
Milwaukee Brewers |
31 |
22 |
. 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 Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League 585 |
-- |
| 2nd |
Boston Red Sox |
29 |
23 |
. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. 558 |
1. 5 |
| 2nd |
Detroit Tigers |
29 |
23 |
. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA 558 |
1. 5 |
| 4th |
Baltimore Orioles |
28 |
23 |
. The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. 549 |
2. 0 |
| 5th |
Cleveland Indians |
26 |
27 |
. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. 491 |
5. 0 |
| 6th |
New York Yankees |
25 |
26 |
. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. 490 |
5. 0 |
| 7th |
Toronto Blue Jays |
21 |
27 |
. The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 438 |
7. 5 |
| West Division |
| 1st |
Kansas City Royals |
30 |
23 |
. The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. 566 |
-- |
| 2nd |
Oakland Athletics |
27 |
22 |
. The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. 551 |
2. 0 |
| 3rd |
Texas Rangers |
24 |
26 |
. The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft 480 |
5. 5 |
| 4th |
Minnesota Twins |
24 |
29 |
. The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 453 |
6. 0 |
| 5th |
Seattle Mariners |
23 |
29 |
. The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. 442 |
6. 5 |
| 6th |
Chicago White Sox |
23 |
30 |
. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. 434 |
7. 0 |
| 7th |
California Angels |
20 |
30 |
. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. 400 |
8. 5 |
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| National League |
| Rank |
Club |
Wins |
Losses |
Win % |
GB |
| East Division |
| 1st |
Montreal Expos |
30 |
23 |
. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of 566 |
-- |
| 2nd |
St. Louis Cardinals |
29 |
23 |
. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St 558 |
0. 5 |
| 3rd |
Philadelphia Phillies |
25 |
27 |
. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. 481 |
4. 5 |
| 4th |
New York Mets |
24 |
28 |
. "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. 462 |
5. 5 |
| 5th |
Chicago Cubs |
23 |
28 |
. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. 451 |
6. 0 |
| 6th |
Pittsburgh Pirates |
21 |
33 |
. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 389 |
9. 5 |
| West Division |
| 1st |
Houston Astros |
33 |
20 |
. The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. 623 |
-- |
| 2nd |
Cincinnati Reds |
31 |
21 |
. The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA 596 |
1. 5 |
| 3rd |
San Francisco Giants |
29 |
23 |
. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. 558 |
3. 5 |
| 4th |
Los Angeles Dodgers |
27 |
26 |
. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA 509 |
6. 0 |
| 5th |
Atlanta Braves |
25 |
27 |
. 481 |
7. 5 |
| 6th |
San Diego Padres |
18 |
36 |
. The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 333 |
15. 5 |
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Overall record
| American League |
| Rank |
Club |
Wins |
Losses |
Win % |
GB |
| East Division |
| 1st |
Milwaukee Brewers |
62 |
47 |
. 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 Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League 569 |
-- |
| 2nd |
Baltimore Orioles |
59 |
46 |
. The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. 562 |
1. 0 |
| 3rd |
New York Yankees |
59 |
48 |
. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. 551 |
2. 0 |
| 4th |
Detroit Tigers |
60 |
49 |
. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA 550 |
2. 0 |
| 5th |
Boston Red Sox |
59 |
49 |
. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. 546 |
2. 5 |
| 6th |
Cleveland Indians |
52 |
51 |
. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. 505 |
7. 0 |
| 7th |
Toronto Blue Jays |
37 |
69 |
. The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 349 |
23. 5 |
| West Division |
| 1st |
Oakland Athletics |
64 |
45 |
. The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. 587 |
-- |
| 2nd |
Texas Rangers |
57 |
48 |
. The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft 543 |
5. 0 |
| 3rd |
Chicago White Sox |
54 |
52 |
. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. 509 |
8. 5 |
| 4th |
Kansas City Royals |
50 |
53 |
. The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. 485 |
11. 0 |
| 5th |
California Angels |
51 |
59 |
. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. 464 |
13. 5 |
| 6th |
Seattle Mariners |
44 |
65 |
. The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. 404 |
20. 0 |
| 7th |
Minnesota Twins |
41 |
68 |
. The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 376 |
23. 0 |
|
| National League |
| Rank |
Club |
Wins |
Losses |
Win % |
GB |
| East Division |
| 1st |
St. Louis Cardinals |
59 |
43 |
. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St 578 |
-- |
| 2nd |
Montreal Expos |
60 |
48 |
. Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of 556 |
2. 0 |
| 3rd |
Philadelphia Phillies |
59 |
48 |
. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. 551 |
2. 5 |
| 4th |
Pittsburgh Pirates |
46 |
56 |
. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 451 |
13. 0 |
| 5th |
New York Mets |
41 |
62 |
. "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. 398 |
18. 5 |
| 6th |
Chicago Cubs |
38 |
65 |
. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. 369 |
21. 5 |
| West Division |
| 1st |
Cincinnati Reds |
66 |
42 |
. The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA 611 |
-- |
| 2nd |
Los Angeles Dodgers |
63 |
47 |
. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA 573 |
4. 0 |
| 3rd |
Houston Astros |
61 |
49 |
. The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. 555 |
6. 0 |
| 4th |
San Francisco Giants |
56 |
55 |
. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. 505 |
11. 5 |
| 5th |
Atlanta Braves |
50 |
56 |
. 472 |
15. 0 |
| 6th |
San Diego Padres |
41 |
69 |
. The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 373 |
26. 0 |
|
Events
January-March
- January 15 - In his first year of eligibility, former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bob Gibson is the only person elected to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign 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 Baseball Writers' Association of America ( BBWAA) is a professional association for Baseball Journalists writing for daily Newspapers, Magazines Players falling short of the 301 votes needed for election include Don Drysdale (243), Gil Hodges (241), Harmon Killebrew (239), Hoyt Wilhelm (238) and Juan Marichal (233). Donald Scott Drysdale ( July 23, 1936 – July 3, 1993) was an American Right-handed Pitcher in Major League Gilbert Raymond Hodges ( April 4 1924 – April 2 1972) was an American First baseman and manager in Major Harmon Clayton Killebrew (ˈkɪləˌbɹuː born June 29 1936 is a former Major League Baseball player and member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. James Hoyt Wilhelm ( July 26, 1922 in Huntersville North Carolina - August 23, 2002 in Sarasota Florida) was an American Juan Antonio Marichal Sánchez (born October 20 1937 in Laguna Verde Dominican Republic) is a former Right-handed Pitcher in
- January 23 - Fred Lynn traded by the Boston Red Sox with Steve Renko to the California Angels for Frank Tanana, Jim Dorsey, and Joe Rudi. Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Frederic Michael "Fred" Lynn (born February 3 1952 in Chicago Illinois) is a former Center fielder in Major League Baseball The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Steve Renko Jr (born December 10 1944 in Kansas City Kansas) is a former right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball for the The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. Frank Daryl Tanana (born July 3, 1953, in Detroit Michigan) is a former left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball. For other uses see Jim Dorsey (disambiguation. Jim Dorsey is an American lawyer with the firm Fredrikson & Byron. Joseph Oden Rudi (born September 7, 1946 in Modesto California) is a former Left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for
- February 12 - Reputedly because the Boston Red Sox mailed out his contract two days late, catcher Carlton Fisk is declared a free agent. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. 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 He will later sign with the Chicago White Sox. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois.
- March 11 - Johnny Mize and Rube Foster are elected to the Hall of Fame by the Special Veterans Committee. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Johnny Mize ( January 7, 1913 – June 2, 1993) was a Baseball player who was a First baseman for the St Andrew Rube Foster ( September 17 1879 - December 9 1930) was an American Baseball Mize hit . 312 with 359 home runs in 15 seasons for the Cardinals and New York Giants, while Foster was a star pitcher, manager and pioneer of the Negro Leagues during the first quarter of the 20th century. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Part of the History of baseball in the United States series The Negro leagues were American professional Baseball leagues
April-June
- April 9 - After pitcher Jerry Reuss pulls a muscle, rookie Fernando Valenzuela is given his first starting assignment. Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Jerry Reuss (born June 19 1949 in St Louis Missouri) -- pronounced "royce" -- is a former left-handed Pitcher in Major League Fernando Valenzuela Anguamea (born November 1, 1960, Etchohuaquila, Sonora, Mexico) is a former Left-handed Pitcher His first Major League start results in a five-hit shutout. It is the beginning of what will be called "Fernandomania" in Southern California.
- April 10 - Carlton Fisk debuts with the Chicago White Sox, coincidentally in Fenway Park against his former team, the Boston Red Sox. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama 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 Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Fisk hits a three-run home run in the eighth to secure a 5-3 win for Chicago.
- April 18 - Tom Seaver of the Cincinnati Reds records his 3000th career strikeout. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. 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 Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Keith Hernandez is the victim. Keith Hernandez (nicknamed "Mex" (born October 20, 1953, in San Francisco California) is a former Major League Baseball First
- April 27 - Just 18 days after his first start, Fernando Valenzuela has grabbed the attention of the baseball world. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Fernando Valenzuela Anguamea (born November 1, 1960, Etchohuaquila, Sonora, Mexico) is a former Left-handed Pitcher In just his fifth start, he pitches his fourth complete game shutout running his record to 5-0 with a microscopic 0. 20 ERA. He is also batting over 0. Batting average is a Statistic in both Cricket and Baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively 400 to help his own cause.
- April 29 - Steve Carlton of the Philadelphia Phillies records his 3000th career strikeout. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944 in Miami Florida) is a former left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball, from to The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. April of 1981 is the only month in history to have two pitchers reach this milestone. He is the first left-handed pitcher in Major League history to reach that mark.
- May 10 - In the second game of a doubleheader, Charlie Lea of the Montreal Expos no-hits the San Francisco Giants 4-0, the first no-hitter ever pitched at Olympic Stadium. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Charles William Lea (born December 25, 1956 in Orléans France) is a former Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of 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 Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The Olympic Stadium (Stade olympique is a Multi-purpose stadium in Montreal, Quebec, Canada built as the main venue for the 1976
- May 15 - Len Barker of the Cleveland Indians pitches a perfect game against the Toronto Blue Jays, 3-0, at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Leonard Harold Barker III (born July 7, 1955 in Fort Knox Kentucky) better known as Len Barker, is a former Major League Baseball The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. 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 The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Cleveland Stadium (also known as Lakefront Stadium and Cleveland Municipal Stadium) was a Baseball and American football stadium located in He struck out 11, all swinging, after the third inning and never had a 3-ball count on any batter on a misty, rain-soaked night where only 7,290 fans took in the game. Current Indians broadcaster Rick Manning caught the 27th out of the night on a fly ball to center field. Richard Eugene Manning (born September 2 1954 in Niagara Falls New York) is a former Center fielder in Major League Baseball who Barker's catcher, Ron Hassey will later catch Dennis Martinez's 1991 perfect game making him the first catcher in history to catch two perfect games. Ronald William Hassey (born February 27, 1953 in Tucson Arizona) is a retired Major League Baseball Catcher. José Dennis Martínez Ortiz (born May 14, 1955 in Granada, Nicaragua) better known as Dennis Martínez, was the first Nicaraguan Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins over Atlanta Braves (4-3 Jack Morris, MVP
- May 25 - Carl Yastrzemski plays in his 3,000th major league game, scoring the winning run in Boston's 8–7 triumph over Cleveland. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. 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 Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Yaz joins Ty Cobb, Stan Musial and Hank Aaron as the fourth major leaguer to appear in 3,000 games. Tyrus Raymond "Ty" Cobb (December 18 1886 – July 17 1961 nicknamed " The Georgia Peach," was a baseball player and is regarded by historians Stanley Frank Musial (born November 21, 1920) originally Stanisław Franciszek Musiał, (ˈmjuːziəl nicknamed "Stan the Man" and Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron (born February 5 1934 in Mobile Alabama) nicknamed "Hammer" "Hammerin' Hank” or "Bad Henry” is a retired
- June 5 - Nolan Ryan issues the 1,777th walk in his career, breaking the record previously held by Early Wynn. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr (born January 31, 1947 in Refugio, Texas) is a retired American Right-handed Pitcher in A base on balls ( BB) is credited to a batter and against a pitcher in Baseball statistics when a batter receives four pitches that the umpire Early Wynn Jr, familiarly known as "Gus" Wynn, ( January 6, 1920 &ndash April 4, 1999) was a right-handed Baseball
- June 10 - Pete Rose hits a Nolan Ryan pitch for the 3,630th safe hit of his career; tying Stan Musial's National League record for career hits. Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr (born January 31, 1947 in Refugio, Texas) is a retired American Right-handed Pitcher in Stanley Frank Musial (born November 21, 1920) originally Stanisław Franciszek Musiał, (ˈmjuːziəl nicknamed "Stan the Man" and The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball
- June 12 - After meeting with major league owners for most of the previous day, players' union chief Marvin Miller announces, "We have accomplished nothing. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Marvin Julian Miller (born April 14 1917) is the former executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA from 1966 The strike is on," thus beginning the longest labor action to date in baseball history. By the time the season resumes on August 10, 706 games (38 percent of the season schedule) will have been canceled.
- June 16 - In the midst of the players' strike, William Wrigley announces the sale of the Chicago Cubs to the Tribune Company for $20 million. Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. William Wrigley may refer to William Wrigley Sr, soap manufacturer The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. The Tribune Company is a large American Multimedia Corporation based in Chicago Illinois. This ends the decades long association between the Wrigley family and the Cubs.
- June 23 - Minor league teams from Pawtucket and Rochester clash in a 33 inning game that extends eight hours and 25 minutes; the longest professional baseball game up to that time. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Future Hall of Famers Wade Boggs and Cal Ripken, Jr. go a combined 6-for-25 in the game. Wade Anthony Boggs (born June 15 1958 in Omaha Nebraska) is a former Third baseman in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Boston Red Sox
July-September
- August 6 - As a result of the nearly two-month interruption in play because of the strike, major league owners elect to split the 1981 season into two halves, with the first-place teams from each half in each division (or a wild card team if the same club wins both halves) meeting in a best-of-five divisional playoff series. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. The term wild card refers broadly to a Tournament or Playoff berth awarded to an individual or team that has not qualified through normal play In Baseball, the Division Series is the official name for the first round of the Major League Baseball playoffs The last time the major leagues played a split season was 1892. Champions National League: Boston Beaneaters defeated Cleveland Spiders, 5 games to 0 (1 tie National League The Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers suddenly find themselves guaranteed playoff spots as first-half champions (a problem noted at this time is that those teams will not have much left to play for in that year's regular season). The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA
- August 9 - At Cleveland Stadium, the National League wins its tenth consecutive All-Star Game over the American League, 5-4. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Cleveland Stadium (also known as Lakefront Stadium and Cleveland Municipal Stadium) was a Baseball and American football stadium located in 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 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 Gary Carter hits two home runs and is selected the MVP. Gary Edmund Carter (born April 8 1954 nicknamed "Kid" or "Kid Carter" was a Major League Baseball Catcher from 1974-1992 The 1981 Midsummer Classic becomes the second All-Star Game ever played during the month of August, the first having taken place on August 3, 1959. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over Chicago White Sox (4-2 Larry Sherry, MVP
- September 4 - In the conclusion of the longest game in Fenway Park history, the Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 8–7 in 20 innings. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. The game began on September 3, but was suspended after 19 innings with the score tied 7-7. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius
- September 6 - Despite having won the first-half American League East title, New York Yankees manager Gene Michael is replaced by Bob Lemon, who managed the club in 1978-79. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Eugene Richard Michael (born June 2, 1938 in Kent Ohio) is a former player manager and executive in Major League Baseball. Robert Granville Lemon ( September 22, 1920 &ndash January 11, 2000) was an American right-handed Pitcher in Major Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-2 Bucky Dent, MVP Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over Baltimore Orioles (4-3 Willie Stargell, The Yankees are under . 500 in the second half of the season.
- September 6 - The Los Angeles Dodgers' Fernando Valenzuela beats the St. Louis Cardinals 5-0 to tie the National League record of seven shutouts by a rookie pitcher. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Fernando Valenzuela Anguamea (born November 1, 1960, Etchohuaquila, Sonora, Mexico) is a former Left-handed Pitcher The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St
- September 26 - Nolan Ryan of the Houston Astros breaks the record of four no hitters by pitcher Sandy Koufax by pitching his fifth career no hitter in the Astrodome against, coincidentally, Koufax's former team, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr (born January 31, 1947 in Refugio, Texas) is a retired American Right-handed Pitcher in The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. 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 Sanford Koufax (ˈkoʊfæks (born Sanford Braun, on December 30, 1935) is an American Left-handed former Pitcher in For the aeronautical use see Astrodome (aviation Reliant Astrodome, also known as the Houston Astrodome or simply the Astrodome The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Ryan is also the first pitcher to pitch no hitters in both the American and National Leagues. 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
- September 30 - The Kansas City Royals defeat the Minnesota Twins, 5-2, to clinch the second half of the American League Western Division title. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More importantly, it is the last Major League game to be played at Metropolitan Stadium, as the Twins prepare to move into the new Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. Metropolitan Stadium (often referred to as "the Met" or now "the Old Met" to distinguish from the Metrodome) was a sports stadium that once stood in The Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome, often simply called The Metrodome, is a domed sports Stadium in downtown Minneapolis Minnesota.
October-December
- October 3 - Bob Horner hits two home runs and scores the winning run to give the Atlanta Braves a 4–3 win over the Cincinnati Reds, and give the Houston Astros the second-half title in the NL West division. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's James Robert "Bob" Horner (born August 6, 1957) is a former Major League Baseball Third baseman / First baseman and right-handed The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Cincinnati, which lost the first-half title to the Dodgers by one-half game, will finish with the best overall record (66-42) in the major leagues, but will miss the playoffs due to not winning either half's division title. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA
- October 3 - The Milwaukee Brewers (playing since 1970) and Montreal Expos (since 1969) clinch their first-ever postseason appearances. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League Champions Major Leagues World Series MVP Brooks Robinson All-Star Game, July 14 at Riverfront Stadium Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of Champions Major League Baseball The most notable part of the 1969 season were the Miracle Mets World Series: New York Mets Milwaukee beats Detroit 2–1 to wrap up the second-half title in the AL East division, while Montréal edges the Mets 5–4 to win the NL East division's second playoff spot. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. (St. Louis finishes with the best overall record in the NL East but misses the playoffs for the same reason as the Cincinnati Reds. )
- October 5 - The Kansas City Royals shut out Cleveland 9–0 in the first game of a scheduled doubleheader to clinch the second-half title in the AL West division. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The second game is canceled as irrelevant.
- October 19 - Pitcher Rick Monday of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a ninth inning home run to break a 1-1 tie, and secure a Game five victory in the National League Championship Series. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Rick Monday (born Robert James Monday Jr on November 20, 1945 in Batesville Arkansas) is a former Center fielder in Major The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The National League Championship Series was a best-of-five series between the first-half Western Division champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the second-half Eastern The losing Montréal Expos had been leading the series 2 games-to-none in what would be their only post season appearance. Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of
- October 28 - Pedro Guerrero drives in five runs, and pitcher Burt Hooton and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees 9–2 to win the 1981 World Series in six games. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Pedro Guerrero may refer to Pedro E Guerrero, photographer Pedro Guerrero (baseball, baseball player Burt Carlton Hooton (born February 7 1950 in Greenville Texas) nicknamed "Happy" (by former manager Tommy Lasorda, because he rarely The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The 1981 World Series matched the New York Yankees against the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking their third meeting in the Series in five years In a remarkable postseason, the Dodgers rallied from a 2-0 deficit against the Astros in the division series, they rallied from a 2 games to 1 deficit against the Expos in the National League Championship series, and they rallied from a 2-0 deficit against the Yankees in the World Series. Guerrero, Ron Cey and Steve Yeager are named co-MVPs. Ronald Charles (Ron Cey (seɪ born February 15, 1948 in Tacoma, Washington) is a former Third baseman in Major League Baseball Stephen Wayne "Steve" Yeager (born November 24, 1948, in Huntington West Virginia) is an American Right-handed former
- November 11 - Fernando Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Dodgers wins the National League Cy Young Award, becoming the first rookie to win the award. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Fernando Valenzuela Anguamea (born November 1, 1960, Etchohuaquila, Sonora, Mexico) is a former Left-handed Pitcher The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball 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
- November 25 - Rollie Fingers of the Milwaukee Brewers wins the American League Cy Young Award, becoming the first relief pitcher to do so. Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Roland Glen Fingers (born August 25, 1946, in Steubenville Ohio) is a former Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League 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 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 He led the Milwaukee Brewers with 28 saves and a 1. The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League In Baseball, a save (abbreviated SV or S) is credited to a Pitcher who finishes a game for the winning team under certain prescribed circumstances 08 ERA. In Baseball statistics, earned run average ( ERA) is the Mean of Earned runs given up by a Pitcher per nine Innings pitched
Movies
- Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy 'Satchel' Paige (TV)
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- January 26 - Ray Oyler, 42, shortstop known for excellent glovework with the Detroit Tigers' 1968 champions, afterwards taken in the expansion draft by the Seattle Pilots
- February 2 - Al Van Camp, 77, first baseman/left fielder who played from 1928 to 1932 for the Cleveland Indians and Boston Red Sox
- February 4 - Grant Gillis, 70, utility infielder for the Washington Senators and Boston Red Sox between 1927 and 1929
- March 7 - Pee-Wee Wanninger, 78, backup shortstop for the Yankees, Red Sox and Reds, better known as the player who replaced Everett Scott with the Yankees in 1925 to end his then major league record of 1,307 consecutive games
- March 10 - Bob Elson, 76, broadcaster for the Chicago White Sox from 1931 to 1970; also worked with the Cubs and Oakland Athletics
- March 17 - Paul Dean, 67, pitcher who joined his older brother Dizzy on the St. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Jailen M Peguero (born January 4, 1981 in Ázua Province, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Relief pitcher Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Andres "Andy" Cavazos (born January 5, 1981 in Freeport Texas) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher who is currently a Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Jeffrey William "Jeff" Francis (born January 8, 1981 in Vancouver, British Columbia) is a left-handed Major League Baseball Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks José Francisco Capellán (born on January 13, 1981 in Cotuí, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Relief Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Wilfredo Jose Ledezma (born January 21, 1981 in Guárico State, Venezuela) is a Pitcher in Major League Baseball who Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Anderson Javier Machado (born January 25, 1981 in Caracas Venezuela) is a Shortstop in Major League Baseball playing in the Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Douglas Michael Waechter (born January 28, 1981 in St Petersburg, Florida) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher. Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Michael Seth McClung (born February 7, 1981 in Lewisburg West Virginia) is a Relief pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Christopher Ryan Snyder (born February 12, 1981 in) is a Catcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Arizona Diamondbacks Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Bradford Alexander Halsey (born February 14, 1981 in Houston Texas) is a Free agent Major League Baseball Left-handed Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Sergio Armando Mitre (born February 16, 1981 in Los Angeles California) is a Free agent Major League Baseball Right-handed Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Clayton Anthony Rapada (born March 9, 1981 in Portsmouth Virginia) is a Left-handed Relief pitcher for the Detroit Tigers Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Robert Scott "Bobby" Jenks (born March 14, 1981 in Mission Hills, California) is a Major League Baseball Closing Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Curtis Granderson (born March 16 1981 in Blue Island Illinois) is a Center fielder in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Tigers. Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. José Castillo (xoˈse kasˈt̪ijo (born March 19, 1981 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball Infielder for Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Ryan Matthew Doumit (born April 3, 1981, in Moses Lake, Washington) is a Major League Baseball Catcher for the Pittsburgh Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Jorge Alberto de la Rosa Gonzalez (born April 5, 1981 in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico) is a Starting pitcher for the Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Ronny Leonel Paulino (born April 21, 1981 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Catcher Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Joey Renard Gathright (born April 27 1981 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi) is a Center fielder in Major League Baseball for Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen John Kevin Maine (born May 8 1981 in Fredericksburg Virginia) is an American professional baseball player Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Justin Ernest George Morneau (born May 15, 1981 in New Westminster British Columbia) is a Canadian Major League Baseball player who Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Levi Jared Burton (born June 2, 1981 in Westminster South Carolina) is a Major League Baseball Right-handed Relief pitcher Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Kevin was picked up today ny the Phillies Kevin Eric Mahar (born June 8, 1981 in Pontiac Michigan) is a Major League Baseball outfielder Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Carl Demonte Crawford (born August 5 1981 in) is the starting Left fielder for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Óliver Pérez Martinez (born August 15, 1981, in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico) is a Major League Baseball Left-handed Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Dennis A Dove (born August 31, 1981 in Tifton Georgia) is an American Pitcher for the St Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Mark Thomas Teahen (ˈtiːhɨn born September 6, 1981, in Redlands California) is a Canadian Major League Baseball player for the Kansas Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Kameron David Loe (born September 10, 1981 in Simi Valley California) is a Major League Baseball player for the Texas Rangers Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Rocco Daniel Baldelli (born September 25, 1981 in Woonsocket Rhode Island) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Louis Ben Francisco (born October 23, 1981 in Santa Ana, California) is an Outfielder for the Cleveland Indians of Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Michael Anthony "Mike" Napoli (b October 31 1981 in Hollywood Florida) is a Major League Baseball Catcher with the Los Angeles Angels Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Ian Dante Snell (born October 30, 1981 in Dover Delaware) is a Pitcher in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Óscar Eduardo Villarreal (born November 22, 1981 in San Nicolas de los Garza, Nuevo León, Mexico) is a Major League Baseball Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Guillermo Antonio Quiroz kee-ROZE (born November 29, 1981 in Maracaibo Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball Catcher for the Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats James Richard Harden (born November 30, 1981 in Victoria, British Columbia) is a Canadian Major League Baseball Starting "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Jerome Williams (born May 10, 1973 in Washington DC) is an American former professional Basketball player in the NBA, who last Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Kory C Casto (born December 8, 1981 in Salem Oregon) is a Major League Baseball player for the Washington Nationals. Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Víctor Israel Díaz (born December 10, 1981 in Santo Domingo Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder in the Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Ángel Moisés Guzmán (born December 14, 1981 in Caracas Venezuela) is a Pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Angel Manuel "Andy" González (born December 15, 1981 in Río Piedras Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball Utility player Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Willy Taveras (born December 25, 1981 in Tenares, Dominican Republic) is a Center fielder for the Colorado Rockies. Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. Omar Rafael Infante (born December 26, 1981 in Puerto la Cruz, Anzoátegui, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Raymond Francis Oyler ( August 4 1938 - January 26 1981) was an American Shortstop in Major League Baseball Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Albert Joseph Van Camp ( September 7, 1903 - February 2, 1981) was a backup First baseman / Left fielder in Major League Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Grant Gillis ( January 24, 1901 - February 4, 1981) was an utility Infielder in Major League Baseball who played Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Paul Louis Wanninger ( December 12, 1902 - March 7, 1981 was a backup Shortstop in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Lewis Everett Scott ( November 19, 1892 &ndash November 2, 1960) nicknamed "Deacon" was an American Shortstop Champions World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over Washington Senators (4-3 Negro League World Series: Hilldale Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Bob Elson ( March 22, 1904 - March 10, 1981) was a pioneering American Sportscaster. Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Paul Dee "Daffy" Dean ( August 14 1912 &ndash March 17 1981) was an American Right-handed Pitcher Jerome Hanna "Dizzy" Dean ( January 16, 1910 – July 17, 1974) was an American Pitcher in Major League Baseball Louis Cardinals, winning 19 games in each of his first two seasons; the brothers each won two games in the 1934 World Series
- March 19 - Frank Lane, 85, general manager of the White Sox, Indians, Brewers and Cardinals known for his numerous trades
- March 25 - Red Morgan, 97, third baseman for the 1906 Boston Americans, at the time of his death the oldest living former major leaguer
- April 16 - Effa Manley, 84, owner of the Negro Leagues' Newark Eagles from 1935 to 1948
- April 27 - Emerson Dickman, 66, pitcher for the Boston Red Sox between 1936 and 1941, who later became a highly respected coach at Princeton University in the 1950s
- May 26 - George Smith, 79, pitcher who played from 1926 to 1930 for the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox
- July 1 - Dan Daniel, 91, sportswriter for The Sporting News and various New York newspapers for over 50 years; also a member of baseball's Rules Committee
- July 8 - Merl Combs, 61, shortstop for the Boston Red Sox, Washington Senators and Cleveland Indians between 1947 and 1952
- August 9 - Sammy T. Hughes, 70, 6-time All-Star second baseman of the Negro Leagues, mainly with the Elite Giants
- October 4 - Freddie Lindstrom, 75, Hall of Fame third baseman for the New York Giants who batted . Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. For the former footballer see Frankie Lane Frank Lane ( February 1 1896 - March 19 1981) was an Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. James Edward Morgan ( October 6, 1883 - March 25, 1981 was a backup Third baseman in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Effa Manley (March 27 1897 - April 16 1981 was an American sports executive and the first woman inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated George Emerson Dickman ( November 12, 1914 - April 27, 1981) was a Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place George Shelby Smith ( October 27, 1901 - May 26, 1981 was a middle relief Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Dan Daniel ( June 6 1890 &ndash July 1 1981) born Daniel Margowitz, was an American sportswriter whose prolific contributions Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Merrill Russell (Merl Combs ( December 11, 1919 - July 7, 1981) was a backup Shortstop in Major League Baseball who played Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Samuel Thomas Hughes ( October 20 1910 - August 9 1981) was an American Second baseman in Baseball 's Negro Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Frederick Charles Lindstrom ( November 21 1905 - October 4 1981) was a Major League Baseball player during the 1920s and 1930s 311 lifetime, twice collecting 230 hits and batting . 333 in the 1924 World Series at age 18; later coach at Northwestern
- October 17 - Johnny Peacock, 71, catcher for the Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Blue Jays/Phillies and Brooklyn Dodgers, between 1937 and 1945
- October 25 - Pete Reiser, 62, All-Star center fielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers who led the NL in batting and four other categories in 1941 and in steals twice, but whose fearless defensive style led to numerous injuries
- December 10 - John F. Kieran, 89, New York sportswriter and radio and television personality who authored books on numerous subjects
- December 22 - Ed Gallagher, 71, pitcher for the 1932 Boston Red Sox
- December 28 - John Bischoff, 87, catcher for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox in the 1920s, and one of the first foreign ballplayers to play in Cuban baseball
Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost John Gaston Peacock ( January 10, 1910 - October 17, 1981) was a part-time Catcher in Major League Baseball who played Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Harold Patrick "Pete" Reiser ( March 17 1919 - October 25 1981) the original "Pistol Pete" was a talented and exciting Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V John F Kieran ( August 2 1892 - December 10 1981) was an American sportswriter and naturalist Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Edward Michael Gallagher ( November 28, 1910 - December 22, 1981) was a Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of John George Bischoff ( October 28, 1894 - December 28, 1981) was a backup Catcher who played in Major League Baseball
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