The following are the baseball events of the year 1970 throughout the world. Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
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Champions
Major Leagues
| League Championship Series NBC | World Series NBC | |||||||
| East | Baltimore Orioles | 3 | ||||||
| West | Minnesota Twins | 0 | ||||||
| AL | Baltimore Orioles | 4 | ||||||
| NL | Cincinnati Reds | 1 | ||||||
| East | Pittsburgh Pirates | 0 | ||||||
| West | Cincinnati Reds | 3 | ||||||
- World Series MVP: Brooks Robinson
- All-Star Game, July 14 at Riverfront Stadium: National League, 5-4 (12 innings); Carl Yastrzemski, MVP
Other champions
- Caribbean World Series: Navegantes del Magallanes (Venezuela)
- College World Series: USC
- Japan Series: Yomiuri Giants over Lotte Orions (4-1)
- Little League World Series: American, Wayne, New Jersey
Awards and honors
- Most Valuable Player
- Boog Powell (AL)
- Johnny Bench (NL)
- Cy Young Award
- Jim Perry (AL)
- Bob Gibson (NL)
- Rookie of the Year
- Thurman Munson (AL)
- Carl Morton (NL)
Statistical Leaders
| American League | National League | |||
| AVG | Alex Johnson CAL | . 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 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 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 Eizo Kenmotsu, Japan 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 The 1970 World Series matched the American League champion Baltimore Orioles against the National League champion Cincinnati Reds, with 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 American League Championship Series was a match-up between the Eastern Division champion Baltimore Orioles and the Western Division champion Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA The National League Championship Series was a match-up between the Eastern Division champion Pittsburgh Pirates and the Western Division champion Cincinnati Brooks Calbert Robinson Jr (born May 18, 1937 in Little Rock Arkansas) is an American former Third baseman in Major League 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 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. Riverfront Stadium, later known as Cinergy Field, (2002 was the home of the Cincinnati Reds National League Baseball team and the Carl Michael Yastrzemski (jəˈstrɛmski (born August 22, 1939) nicknamed "Yaz" then moved him to the Minneapolis Millers for the post-season The Caribbean Series is a Baseball tournament the brainchild of the Venezuelans Oscar "El Negro" Prieto and Pablo Morales, who devised the idea The Navegantes del Magallanes (Magellan's Navigators are a Baseball team in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League. 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 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, based in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, in the Kantō region. The Little League World Series is a Baseball Tournament for children aged 11 12 and 13 years old Wayne is a Township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States, located less than 15 miles from midtown Manhattan. 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. John Wesley Powell (born August 17, 1941, in Lakeland Florida) is a former First baseman in Major League Baseball who played for Johnny Lee Bench (born December 7, 1947) is a former American Baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds from 1967 to 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 Evan Perry Jr (born October 30, 1935) was an American Pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1975 Pack Robert "Bob" Gibson (born November 9, 1935 in Omaha Nebraska) is a former right-handed Baseball Pitcher for the 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 Thurman Lee Munson ( June 7 1947 – August 2 1979) was an American Catcher in Major League Baseball who played Carl Wendle Morton ( January 18, 1944 – April 12, 1983) was a former Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played 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 Alexander Johnson (born December 1942 in Helena Arkansas is a former professional Baseball player. 329 | Rico Carty ATL | . Ricardo Adolfo Jacobo Carty (born September 1 1939 San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) was a major league baseball player with a 15 year 366 |
| HR | Frank Howard WAS | 44 | Johnny Bench CIN | 45 |
| RBI | Frank Howard WAS | 126 | Johnny Bench CIN | 148 |
| Wins | Mike Cuellar BAL, Dave McNally BAL & Jim Perry MIN | 24 | Bob Gibson STL & Gaylord Perry SFG | 23 |
| ERA | Diego Segui OAK | 2. Frank Oliver Howard (born August 8 1936 in Columbus Ohio) nicknamed "Hondo" and "The Capital Punisher" is a former left Johnny Lee Bench (born December 7, 1947) is a former American Baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds from 1967 to Frank Oliver Howard (born August 8 1936 in Columbus Ohio) nicknamed "Hondo" and "The Capital Punisher" is a former left 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 Miguel Angel Cuellar Santana (born May 8 1937 in Santa Clara Cuba) best known as Mike Cuellar (/ˈkweʎar/ is a former left-handed Starting David Arthur "Dave" McNally ( October 31 1942 &ndash December 1 2002) was a Major League Baseball left-handed Starting James Evan Perry Jr (born October 30, 1935) was an American Pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1975 Pack Robert "Bob" Gibson (born November 9, 1935 in Omaha Nebraska) is a former right-handed Baseball Pitcher for the Gaylord Jackson Perry (born September 15 1938 in Williamston North Carolina) is a former right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball In Baseball statistics, earned run average ( ERA) is the Mean of Earned runs given up by a Pitcher per nine Innings pitched Diego Seguí (born August 17, 1937 in Holguín, Cuba) is a former Pitcher in Major League Baseball. 56 | Tom Seaver NYM | 2. George Thomas Seaver (born November 17, 1944) is a former right-handed Major League Baseball Pitcher who broke into the major leagues in and 82 |
| Ks | Sam McDowell CLE | 304 | Tom Seaver NYM | 283 |
Major League Baseball final standings
American League final standings
| American League | ||||
| Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| East Division | ||||
| Baltimore Orioles | 108 | 54 | . In Baseball or Softball, a strikeout or strike out (denoted by SO or K) occurs when a batter receives three strikes Samuel Edward Thomas "Sam" McDowell (born September 21, 1942 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania) is a former Pitcher in Major League 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 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. 667 | -- |
| New York Yankees | 93 | 69 | . The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. 574 | 15 |
| Boston Red Sox | 87 | 75 | . The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. 537 | 21 |
| Detroit Tigers | 79 | 83 | . The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA 488 | 29 |
| Cleveland Indians | 76 | 86 | . The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. 469 | 32 |
| Washington Senators | 70 | 92 | . The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft 432 | 38 |
| West Division | ||||
| Minnesota Twins | 98 | 64 | . The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 605 | -- |
| Oakland Athletics | 89 | 73 | . The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. 549 | 9 |
| California Angels | 86 | 76 | . The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. 531 | 12 |
| Kansas City Royals | 65 | 97 | . The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. 401 | 33 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 65 | 97 | . The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League 401 | 33 |
| Chicago White Sox | 56 | 106 | . The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. 346 | 42 |
National League final standings
| National League | ||||
| Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| East Division | ||||
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 89 | 73 | . 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. 549 | -- |
| Chicago Cubs | 84 | 78 | . The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. 519 | 5 |
| New York Mets | 83 | 79 | . "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. 512 | 6 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 76 | 86 | . The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St 469 | 13 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 73 | 88 | . The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. 453 | 15. 5 |
| Montreal Expos | 73 | 89 | . Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of 451 | 16 |
| West Division | ||||
| Cincinnati Reds | 102 | 60 | . The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA 630 | -- |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 87 | 74 | . The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA 540 | 14. 5 |
| San Francisco Giants | 86 | 76 | . The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. 531 | 16 |
| Houston Astros | 79 | 83 | . The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. 488 | 23 |
| Atlanta Braves | 76 | 86 | . 469 | 26 |
| San Diego Padres | 63 | 99 | . The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 451 | 16 |
Events
- January 16 - Curt Flood, Gold Glove outfielder of the St. Louis Cardinals, files a civil lawsuit challenging Major League Baseball's reserve clause, a suit that will have historic implications. Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Curtis Charles Flood ( January 18 1938 &ndash January 20 1997) was a Major League Baseball player who spent most of his career as The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The reserve clause is a term formerly employed in North American professional Sports Contracts The reserve clause, contained in all standard player Flood refused to report to the Philadelphia Phillies after he was traded by the Cardinals three months ago, contending the baseball rule violates federal antitrust laws. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States.
- January 17 - The Sporting News names Willie Mays as Player of the Decade for the 1960s. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Sporting News (previously The Sporting News, and known colloquially as TSN) is an American -based Sports Willie Howard Mays Jr (born May 6 1931 is a retired American Baseball player who played the majority of his career with the New York and San Francisco Giants The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1969
- January 20 - Lou Boudreau is elected to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America on 232 of 300 ballots. Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Louis "Lou" Boudreau ( July 17, 1917, in Harvey Illinois &ndash August 10, 2001) was an American Major Baseball Writers' Association of America ( BBWAA) is a professional association for Baseball Journalists writing for daily Newspapers, Magazines Ralph Kiner finishes second with 167, 58 votes short. Ralph McPherran Kiner (born October 27, 1922) is an American former Major League Baseball player and current Announcer.
- February 1 - The Hall of Fame Special Committee on Veterans selects former commissioner Ford Frick and former players Earle Combs and Jesse Haines for enshrinement. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Ford Christopher Frick ( December 19, 1894 – April 8, 1978) was an American Sportswriter and executive who served Earle Bryan Combs ( May 14 1899 &ndash July 21 1976) was an American Center fielder in Professional baseball Jesse Joseph "Pop" Haines, ( July 22, 1893 &ndash August 5, 1978) was a right-handed Major League Baseball Pitcher
- February 19 - Commissioner Bowie Kuhn announces the suspension of Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain, effective April 1, for McLain's alleged involvement in a bookmaking operation. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum 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 Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Dennis Dale "Denny" McLain (born March 29, 1944, in Chicago Illinois) is a former American professional Baseball player The suspension will last three months; it was indefinite for a while before its length was set.
- April 1 - The Milwaukee Brewers organization, headed by Bud Selig, purchases the Seattle Pilots franchise for $10,800,000. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League Allan Huber "Bud" Selig Jr (born July 30, 1934 in Milwaukee Wisconsin) is the Commissioner of Major League Baseball and has Although negotiations were conducted over a period of months, it was not until March 13 when a federal bankruptcy referee declared the Pilots bankrupt. Brewers tickets go on sale the next day. Team equipment is shipped to Milwaukee County Stadium, where the Pilots insignia is ripped off of the uniforms, since there is no time for new uniforms to be made. Milwaukee County Stadium (or just County Stadium in context was a ballpark in Milwaukee Wisconsin from 1953 to 2000
- April 7 - Major league baseball returns to Wisconsin after a 4-year absence as the Brewers play their first game in Milwaukee, losing to the California Angels 12–0 before a crowd of 37,237. Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Wisconsin ( or wɪˈskɑnsɨn (French Ouisconsin) is one of the fifty United States of America, located in the north central part of the United States The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California.
- April 7 - Pitcher Dave McNally struck out 13 in nine innings as the Baltimore Orioles ripped the Indians, 8-2, in Opening Day at Cleveland Stadium. Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor David Arthur "Dave" McNally ( October 31 1942 &ndash December 1 2002) was a Major League Baseball left-handed Starting The attack was led by Paul Blair, who drove in a pair of runs and scored three times. Paul L D Blair (born February 1, 1944 in Cushing Oklahoma) is a former Major League Baseball Center fielder. McNally held the Indians to two runs on four hits and three walks to get the win. Rookie Roy Foster belted a two-run home run for the only offense for Cleveland.
- April 11 - At Comiskey Park, Danny Walton hits the first two home runs in Milwaukee Brewers history, both two-run shots coming against White Sox starter Billy Wynne. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Comiskey Park (35th Street & Shields Avenue Chicago, Illinois) was the ballpark in which the Chicago White Sox played from 1910 to 1990 Daniel James Walton (born July 14, 1947 in Los Angeles California) was an Outfielder for the Houston Astros (1968 and 1977 Seattle Pilots The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. Billy Vernon Wynne was an American Baseball pitcher for the New York Mets, Chicago White Sox and California Angels from 1967 through The Brewers win for the first time, 8-4.
- April 22 - The New York Mets' Tom Seaver strikes out 19 San Diego Padres, including the last 10 in succession, in winning 2-1 for the Mets. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. 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 San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 Mike Corkins takes the loss. Michael Patrick Corkins (born May 25, 1946, in Riverside California) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher In this century, no one had ever struck out 10 in a row, a major league record. Counting the 10 whiffs, the Pads have struck out 29 times in two games, a National League record that will be topped in 1998 when the Houston Astros miss 31 times in two days. Headline events of the year Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Ken Griffey Jr Jerry Grote adds one foul fly catch to his 19 putouts via K's. Gerald Wayne Grote (born October 6, 1942 in San Antonio Texas) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher who played for the
- May 10 - Hoyt Wilhelm makes his 1,000th pitching appearance; the first pitcher in history to do so. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. James Hoyt Wilhelm ( July 26, 1922 in Huntersville North Carolina - August 23, 2002 in Sarasota Florida) was an American
- May 12 - At Chicago's Wrigley Field, Ernie Banks becomes the 8th member of the 500 home run club, connecting off Atlanta Braves pitcher Pat Jarvis during a 4-3 11-inning Chicago Cubs win over the Braves. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Wrigley Field is a Baseball Stadium in Chicago, Illinois, United States that has served as the home ballpark of the Chicago Ernest "Ernie" Banks (born January 31, 1931 in Dallas Texas) is an American former Major League Baseball player Pat Jarvis is the name of the following people Pat Jarvis (rugby league, former rugby league footballer The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. It his 1,600th career RBI. Ex-Cub Frank Secory is umpiring this game; he was one of the umpires in the 1953 game in which Banks hit his first home run. Frank Edward Secory ( August 24 1912 - April 7 1995) was an American Left fielder and umpire in Major League Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-2 All-Star Game Billy Williams' homer in the 9th ties the game and Ron Santo's RBI single in the 11th wins it. Billy Leo Williams (born June 15, 1938) is a former Outfielder in Professional baseball. Ronald Edward Santo (born February 25 1940 in Seattle Washington) is a former Third baseman in Major League Baseball who played almost Atlanta's Rico Carty meanwhile, has three singles and has hit in 30 consecutive games. Ricardo Adolfo Jacobo Carty (born September 1 1939 San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) was a major league baseball player with a 15 year
- May 17 - In the second game of a double header, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves gets his 3000th career hit, and is the founding member of the 3000-500 Club. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron (born February 5 1934 in Mobile Alabama) nicknamed "Hammer" "Hammerin' Hank” or "Bad Henry” is a retired In Major League Baseball, the 3000/500 Club is an informal term applied to the small group of players who have collected 3000 or more career hits and 500 or more
- June 12 - In the first game of a doubleheader at San Diego Stadium, Dock Ellis of the Pittsburgh Pirates no-hits the San Diego Padres 2-0. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Qualcomm Stadium (aka " The Q " " The Murph " formerly known as San Diego Stadium and Jack Murphy Stadium 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. In Baseball, a no-hitter (also known as a no-hit game, or colloquially a no-no) refers to a game in which one of the teams prevented the other from getting The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 Years later, Ellis would claim that he was under the influence of LSD the entire game.
- June 21 - The Detroit Tigers' Cesar Gutierrez gets seven hits in seven at bats in 12 innings. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. César Dario Gutiérrez ( January 26 1943 &ndash January 22 2005) also nicknamed "Cocoa" was a Venezuelan Shortstop
- June 24 - The Cincinnati Reds defeat the San Francisco Giants, 5-4 in the final game that the Reds will play at Crosley Field. Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Crosley Field was a Major League Baseball park located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- June 26 - Frank Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles hits grand slams in consecutive innings, the fourth and fifth, in a 12-2 victory over the Washington Senators at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Frank Robinson (born August 31, 1935 in Beaumont Texas) is a Hall of Fame former Major League Baseball player The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft Robert F Kennedy Memorial Stadium, better known as RFK Stadium or RFK, is a professional sports Stadium in Washington D The same runners are on base both times: Dave McNally on third, Don Buford on second and Paul Blair on first. David Arthur "Dave" McNally ( October 31 1942 &ndash December 1 2002) was a Major League Baseball left-handed Starting Donald Alvin Buford (born February 2, 1937 in Linden Texas) is a former Major League Baseball player Paul L D Blair (born February 1, 1944 in Cushing Oklahoma) is a former Major League Baseball Center fielder.
- June 28 - The Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the Chicago Cubs in both games of a doubleheader, 3-2 and 4-1, in the last two games played at Forbes Field. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Forbes Field was a Baseball park in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from 1909 to 1971
- June 30 - Riverfront Stadium opens with the Cincinnati Reds losing to the Atlanta Braves, 8-2. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Riverfront Stadium, later known as Cinergy Field, (2002 was the home of the Cincinnati Reds National League Baseball team and the The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA
- July 3 - Clyde Wright of the California Angels has a doubly memorial day. Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Clyde Wright (born February 20, 1941 in Jefferson City Tennessee) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. In the afternoon, the former star pitcher at Carson-Newman College is inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame. Carson-Newman College is a historically Baptist Liberal arts College located in Jefferson City, Tennessee. Hours later, he no-hits the Oakland Athletics 4-0, the first no-hitter ever pitched at Anaheim Stadium. 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. Angel Stadium of Anaheim (originally Anaheim Stadium and later Edison International Field of Anaheim) is a modern-style ballpark located
- July 14 - At Riverfront Stadium, the National League wins its eighth straight All-Star Game, a thrilling 12-inning 5–4 victory. Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. Riverfront Stadium, later known as Cinergy Field, (2002 was the home of the Cincinnati Reds National League Baseball team and the 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 Pete Rose crashes into Cleveland Indians catcher Ray Fosse to score the controversial winning run on Jim Hickman's single. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Raymond Earl Fosse (b April 4, 1947 in Marion, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher. James Lucius Hickman (born May 10, 1937 in Henning Tennessee) is a former Major League Baseball player Fosse, who never had the ball, hurts his right shoulder and is taken to the hospital. The game is scoreless until the 6th inning, with the NL limited to three hits in the first eight innings. In the 9th, the NL tees off on Catfish Hunter, driving in three runs to tie. James Augustus "Catfish" Hunter ( April 8, 1946 – September 9, 1999) was a Major League Baseball right-handed Starting Dick Dietz hits a leadoff home run in the inning. Richard Allen Dietz ( September 18 1941 - June 28 2005) was an American Catcher in Major League Baseball who Claude Osteen pitches the 10th for the win, and Carl Yastrzemski of the Boston Red Sox captures the MVP trophy for the American League. Claude Wilson Osteen (born August 9, 1939 in Caney Springs Tennessee near Chapel Hill) is a former left-handed Starting pitcher in 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.
- July 16 - Pittsburgh's Three Rivers Stadium was opened to the public, But the Cincinnati Reds spoiled the party as they beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 before a crowd of 48,846. Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Three Rivers Stadium was a Multi-purpose stadium located in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from 1970 to 2000 The first hit at Three Rivers Stadium was a single by Pittsburgh's Richie Hebner. Richard Joseph Hebner (born November 26, 1947 in Norwood Massachusetts) is a former Third baseman in Major League Baseball who had The first home run at Three Rivers Stadium was hit by Cincinnati's Tony Perez. Atanasio Pérez Rigal, more commonly known as Tony Pérez (born May 14, 1942 in Ciego de Ávila, Cuba) is a former player in
- July 18 - Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants records his 3000th career hit. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Willie Howard Mays Jr (born May 6 1931 is a retired American Baseball player who played the majority of his career with the New York and San Francisco Giants The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division.
- July 20 - Bill Singer of the Los Angeles Dodgers no-hits the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 at Dodger Stadium. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold William Robert Singer (born April 24, 1944 in Los Angeles California) is a former Baseball Pitcher with a 14-year career from 1964 The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA 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 Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Dodger Stadium is a large outdoor ballpark in Los Angeles California at Chávez Ravine. Singer's catcher, Jeff Torborg, had caught Sandy Koufax's perfect game in 1965, and will later catch the first of Nolan Ryan's seven no-hitters, in 1973. Jeffrey Allen Torborg (born November 26, 1941 in Plainfield, New Jersey) is a former Catcher and manager in Major Sanford Koufax (ˈkoʊfæks (born Sanford Braun, on December 30, 1935) is an American Left-handed former Pitcher in Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitched a perfect game in Major League Baseball against the Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over Minnesota Twins (4-3 Sandy Koufax, MVP Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr (born January 31, 1947 in Refugio, Texas) is a retired American Right-handed Pitcher in Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Oakland Athletics over New York Mets (4-3 Reggie Jackson,
- July 26 - Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds hit three straight homers off Steve Carlton of the St. Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944 in Miami Florida) is a former left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball, from to Louis Cardinals. On the same day, Orlando Cepeda of the Atlanta Braves connected for three consecutive homers in an 8-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Orlando Manuel Cepeda Pennes (born September 17 1937 in) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman.
- August 11 - Philadelphia's Jim Bunning beats the Houston Astros 6-5 to become the first pitcher to win 100 games in both leagues since Cy Young. Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə James Paul David "Jim" Bunning (born October 23, 1931) is an American politician and former Pitcher in Major League Baseball The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Denton True "Cy" Young (March 29 1867 – November 4 1955 was an American Baseball player who pitched for five different major league
- September 3 - Billy Williams of the Chicago Cubs asks to be kept out of the lineup, snapping his National League record of 1,117 consecutive games played. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Billy Leo Williams (born June 15, 1938) is a former Outfielder in Professional baseball. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Games played (most often abbreviated as G or GP) is a Statistic used in Team sports to indicate the total number of games in which a player has His record was broken in 1983 by Steve Garvey. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Baltimore Orioles over Philadelphia Phillies (4-1 Rick Dempsey, Steven Patrick Garvey (born December 22, 1948) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman, and current Southern California
- September 21 - Vida Blue of the Oakland Athletics no-hits the Minnesota Twins 6-0 at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, the only baserunner coming on Harmon Killebrew's second-inning walk. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. This article is about Vida Blue the baseball pitcher For information on the Jam band of the same name see Vida Blue (band. The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, 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. Harmon Clayton Killebrew (ˈkɪləˌbɹuː born June 29 1936 is a former Major League Baseball player and member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The no-hitter caps a season that witnesses four no-hitters, all pitched in California-based Major League stadiums; Candlestick Park is the only only one of the five not to have a no-hitter pitched in it. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. Candlestick Park (also commonly referred to as Candlestick or The Stick) is an outdoor sports and entertainment stadium located in San Francisco California
- October 15 - For the third time in the 1970 World Series, the Baltimore Orioles overcome a 3–0 deficit to bury the Cincinnati Reds 9–3, and win the World Championship four games to one. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the The 1970 World Series matched the American League champion Baltimore Orioles against the National League champion Cincinnati Reds, with The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Frank Robinson and Merv Rettenmund each homer and drive in two runs. Frank Robinson (born August 31, 1935 in Beaumont Texas) is a Hall of Fame former Major League Baseball player Mervin Weldon Rettenmund (born June 6, 1943, in Flint Michigan) is a former Major League Baseball player and coach Third baseman Brooks Robinson, the "human vacuum cleaner", easily wins the Series MVP award. Brooks Calbert Robinson Jr (born May 18, 1937 in Little Rock Arkansas) is an American former Third baseman in Major League
Births
January-March
- January 2 - Royce Clayton
- January 9 - T.J. Mathews
- January 14 - Steve Cooke
- January 16 - Ron Villone
- January 19 - Rick Krivda
- January 20 - Marvin Benard
- January 23 - Alan Embree
- January 23 - Mark Wohlers
- February 1 - Edwin Hurtado
- February 6 - Mark Hutton
- February 4 - John Frascatore
- February 10 - Alberto Castillo
- February 10 - Bobby J. Jones
- February 13 - Kevin Stocker
- February 14 - Takashi Saito
- February 14 - Kelly Stinnett
- February 18 - Tyler Green
- March 6 - Scott Stahoviak
- March 11 - Pedro Castellano
- March 13 - Jorge Fábregas
- March 14 - Brent Gates
- March 16 - Quinton McCracken
- March 23 - Ricky Gutierrez
- March 24 - Wilson Alvarez
April-June
- April 1 - Matt Herges
- April 2 - Dennis Hocking
- April 2 - Jon Lieber
- April 5 - Ryan Karp
- April 10 - Rob Butler
- April 11 - Sean Bergman
- April 13 - Ricardo Rincón
- April 14 - Steve Avery
- April 18 - Rico Brogna
- April 18 - Steve Dunn
- April 29 - J. R. Phillips
- May 5 - Juan Acevedo
- May 7 - Brook Fordyce
- May 7 - Mark Smith
- May 14 - Larry Sutton
- May 16 - Jim Mecir
- May 21 - Bryce Florie
- May 21 - Tom Martin
- May 23 - Ricky Gutiérrez
- May 25 - Joey Eischen
- May 31 - Dilson Torres
- June 2 - Mike Kelly
- June 12 - Damon Buford
- June 23 - Juan Castillo
- June 25 - Aaron Sele
- June 27 - Jim Edmonds
- June 30 - Mark Grudzielanek
July-September
- July 11 - Billy Ashley
- July 14 - Mark Brandenburg
- July 31 - Mike Figga
- August 8 - Rick Croushore
- August 9 - Pat Mahomes
- August 18 - Bobby Higginson
- August 19 - Jeff Tam
- August 21 - Craig Counsell
- August 25 - Doug Glanville
- August 27 - Jim Thome
- September 3 - Dave Berg
- September 3 - Chad Fox
- September 9 - Joey Hamilton
- September 9 - Dan Miceli
- September 16 - Paul Shuey
- September 18 - Ozzie Timmons
- September 20 - Chris Snopek
- September 22 - Mike Matheny
- September 24 - Paul Spoljaric
- September 26 - Matt Murray
- September 28 - Mike DeJean
- September 29 - Joe Hudson
October-December
- October 2 - Eddie Guardado
- October 3 - Roger Bailey
- October 6 - Darren Oliver
- October 8 - Sandy Martínez
- October 8 - Olmedo Saenz
- October 12 - Tanyon Sturtze
- October 17 - John Mabry
- October 18 - Doug Mirabelli
- October 25 - Terrell Lowery
- October 31 - Steve Trachsel
- November 5 - Javy López
- November 9 - Chad Ogea
- November 13 - Vic Darensbourg
- November 18 - Allen Watson
- December 1 - Kirk Rueter
- December 3 - Paul Byrd
- December 9 - Tony Tarasco
- December 15 - Robert Ellis
- December 15 - Rick Helling
- December 19 - Tom Wilson
Deaths
January-February
- January 7 - Jumbo Elliott, 69, pitcher for the St. Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Royce Spencer Clayton (born January 2, 1970 in Burbank California) is a former Major League Baseball Shortstop. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Timothy Jay Mathews (born January 9, 1970 in Belleville, Illinois) is a professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues primarily Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Steven Cooke (born January 14, 1970 in Lihue Hawaii) is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1992-1994 and 1996-1998 Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Ronald Thomas Villone Jr (born January 16, 1970 in Englewood New Jersey) is a Major League Baseball Left-handed Relief Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Rick Michael Krivda (born January 19, 1970, McKeesport Pennsylvania) pitched 12 years in professional baseball and won a gold medal in the Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Marvin Larry Benard (born January 20, 1970 in Bluefields, Nicaragua) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder, batting Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Alan Duane Embree (born January 23, 1970 in The Dalles Oregon) is a Major League Baseball Relief pitcher for the Oakland Athletics Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Mark Edward Wohlers (born January 23, 1970 in Holyoke Massachusetts) is a former Right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Edwin Amilgar Hurtado (born February 1, 1970 in Barquisimeto, Lara State, Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Mark Steven Hutton (born February 6, 1970 in Adelaide, Australia) was a right-handed Pitcher who last played in Major League Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons John Vincent Frascatore (born February 4, 1970 in Ozone Park New York) is a retired professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Robert Joseph Jones (born February 10 1970 in Fresno California) is a former right-handed Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Kevin Douglas Stocker (born February 13, 1970, in Spokane, Washington) is a former Major League Baseball Shortstop Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German is an All-Star Relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is currently the team's closer, having played that role since. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Kelly Lee Stinnett (born February 4, 1970 in Lawton, Oklahoma) is a Major League Baseball Catcher who is currently a Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Tyler Green (born February 18, 1970 in Springfield Ohio) is a retired professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1993-1998 Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Scott Stahoviak is a former Minnesota Twins First baseman and Third baseman. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Pedro Orlando Castellano Arrieta (born March 11, 1970 in Lara, Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball Third baseman Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Jorge Fábregas (born March 13, 1970 in Miami Florida) is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played for eight teams during a nine-year Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Brent Robert Gates (born March 14 1970, Grand Rapids Michigan) was a Major League Baseball second and Third baseman. Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Quinton Antoine McCracken (born August 16, 1970 in Wilmington, North Carolina) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Ricardo "Ricky" Gutiérrez (born May 23, 1970 in Miami Florida) is a former Shortstop in Major League Baseball who Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Wilson Eduardo Alvarez Fuenmayor (born March 24, 1970 in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Matthew Tyler "Matt" Herges (born April 1, 1970, in Champaign, Illinois) is a Relief pitcher for the Colorado Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Dennis Lee "Denny" Hocking born on April 2, 1970 in Torrance California, was a professional Baseball player Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Jonathan Ray Lieber (born April 2, 1970 in) is a Pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Ryan Jason Karp (born April 5, 1970, in Los Angeles California) was a major league pitcher Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Robert Frank John Butler (born April 10, 1970 in East York Ontario) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder with the Toronto Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Sean Frederick Bergman (born April 11, 1970 in Joliet Illinois) is a former Right-handed Major League Baseball Pitcher Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Ricardo Rincón Espinoza (born April 13, 1970 in Cuitláhuac, Veracruz, Mexico) is a Relief pitcher for the New York Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Steven Thomas Avery (born April 14, 1970 in Trenton Michigan) is a former left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball who was a Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Rico Joseph Brogna (born April 18, 1970 in Turners Falls Massachusetts) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman who played Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Steven Robert Dunn (born April 18, 1970 in Champaign Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Charles Gene "J R" Phillips (born April 29, 1970 in East Covina California) is a former professional baseball player who played Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Juan Carlos Acevedo (born May 5, 1970 in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico) is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Brook Alexander Fordyce born ( May 7, 1970 in New London Connecticut) is a former major league catcher who played for the New York Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Mark Edward Smith (born May 7, 1970 in Pasadena California) is retired a Major League Baseball Outfielder. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Larry James Sutton (born May 14, 1970 in West Covina California) was a Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. James Jason Mecir (born on May 16, 1970 in Queens, New York) is an American former Baseball player Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Bryce Bettancourt Florie (born May 21, 1970 in Charleston South Carolina) is a minor league pitching coach and former Major League Baseball Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Thomas Edgar Martin (born May 21, 1970 in Charleston, South Carolina) is a Major League Baseball Relief pitcher who Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Ricardo "Ricky" Gutiérrez (born May 23, 1970 in Miami Florida) is a former Shortstop in Major League Baseball who Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Joseph Raymond "Joey" Eischen (born May 25, 1970, in West Covina, California) was a Relief pitcher in Major League Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Dilson Darío Torres (born May 31, 1970 in Aragua State, Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed Starting pitcher Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Michael Raymond Kelly (born June 2, 1970 in Los Angeles, California) was an Outfielder for the Atlanta Braves, Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Damon Buford (born June 12, 1970 in Baltimore Maryland) is a retired Major League Baseball player Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Aaron Helmer Sele (born June 25 1970 in Golden Valley Minnesota) is a free agent MLB right-handed Pitcher, who most recently played for the Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden James Patrick "Jim" Edmonds (born June 27, 1970 in Fullerton, California) is a left-handed Center fielder for Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Mark James Grudzielanek (ˌɡɹʌdzɪˈlɑnɨk (born June 30 1970 in Milwaukee Wisconsin) is a Second baseman in Major League Baseball who currently Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Billy Manual Ashley (born July 11, 1970) in Trenton Michigan, is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder. Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. Mark Clay Brandenburg (born July 14, 1970 in Houston Texas) is a former middle-relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Michael Anthony Figga (born July 31, 1970) is a retired Catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees and Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Richard Steven Croushore (born August 7, 1970 in Lakehurst New Jersey) is a former Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Patrick Lavon Mahomes (born August 9, 1970 in Bryan Texas) is a Major League Baseball pitcher who is currently a Free agent. Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Robert Leigh Higginson (born August 18, 1970 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania) is a former Outfielder in Major League Baseball who played Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Jeff Tam (b August 19, 1970 in Fullerton California) Bats Right Throws Right Height 6' 1" Weight 202 lb Pitcher with a 6 year career from 1998 Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Craig John Counsell (born August 21, 1970 in South Bend Indiana) is a Major League Baseball Infielder who plays for the Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Douglas Metunwa Glanville (born August 25, 1970 in Hackensack New Jersey) is a former American Major League Baseball Outfielder Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan James Howard "Jim" Thome (ˈtʰoʊˌmeɪ born August 27 1970 in) is a Major League Baseball Designated hitter for the Chicago White Sox Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius David Scott Berg (born September 3, 1970 in Roseville California) is a Major League Baseball player Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Chad Douglas Fox (born September 3, 1970 in) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Joseph Hamilton (born September 9, 1970 in Statesboro Georgia) is a retired Major League Baseball Pitcher who played from 1994-2003 Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Daniel Miceli (born September 9, 1970 in Newark, New Jersey) is former Major league baseball reliever. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Paul Kenneth Shuey (born September 16, 1970 in Lima Ohio) is a Free agent Major League Relief pitcher who most recently Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Osborne Llewellyn Timmons (born September 18, 1970 in Tampa, Florida) is a former professional baseball player who played Outfielder Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Christopher Charles Snopek (born September 20, 1970, in Cynthiana Kentucky) is a former Major League Baseball infielder Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Michael Scott Matheny (born September 22, 1970 in Reynoldsburg Ohio) is a former Baseball Catcher, playing for four different teams Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Paul Nikola Spoljaric (born September 24, 1970 in Kelowna British Columbia) is a former Left-handed Pitcher in Major League Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Matthew John "Matt" Murray (born May 2, 1981 in Solihull) is an English footballer who plays as a Goalkeeper Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Michael Dwain DeJean (ˈdeɪʒɒn (born September 28, 1970 in Baton Rouge Louisiana) is a Right-handed Relief pitcher in Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Joseph Paul Hudson (born September 29, 1970 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania) is a former Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Edward Adrian "Everyday Eddie" Guardado (born October 2, 1970 in Stockton California) is a Relief pitcher in Major League Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Charles Roger Bailey (born October 3, 1970, in Chattahoochee Florida) was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Darren Christopher Oliver (born October 6, 1970 in Kansas City, Missouri) is a Pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Angel Sandy Martínez Martínez (born October 8, 1970 in Villa Mella, Dominican Republic) is a Minor League Baseball Catcher Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Olmedo Sáenz Sánchez (born October 8, 1970 in Chitré, Panama) is a Major League Baseball player for the New York Mets Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Tanyon James Sturtze (born October 12, 1970 in) is a former Major League Baseball Relief pitcher who is currently serving as a Bullpen Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost John Steven Mabry (born October 17 1970 in Wilmington Delaware) is a former Major League Baseball player Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Douglas Anthony Mirabelli (born October 18, 1970 in Kingman Arizona) is a Free agent Major League Baseball Catcher Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Quenton Terrell Lowery (born October 25, 1970 in Oakland, California) was an Outfielder for the Chicago Cubs, Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Stephen Christopher Trachsel (born October 31, 1970 in Oxnard California) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher who is currently Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) For other uses see Javier López (disambiguation. Javier López Torres (born November 5, 1970 in) is a former Catcher Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Chad Wayne Ogea (oʊ̪dʒeɪ̪ (born November 9, 1970 in Lake Charles Louisiana) was a Major League Baseball Pitcher. Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Victor Anthony Darensbourg (born November 13, 1970 in Los Angeles California) is a journeyman Major League baseball Pitcher Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Allen Kenneth Watson (born November 18, 1970 in Jamaica New York) is a high school baseball coach and former Left-handed Starting pitcher Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Kirk Wesley Rueter (born December 1, 1970 in Centralia Illinois) is a retired Left-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Paul Gregory Byrd (born December 3, 1970 in Louisville, Kentucky) is a Major League Baseball Right-handed Starting Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Anthony Giacinto Tarasco (born December 9, 1970 in New York City) is a former Major league Outfielder for the Atlanta Braves Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Robert Randolph Ellis (born December 15, 1970 in Baton Rouge Louisiana) is a former Starting pitcher who played in Major League Baseball Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Ricky Allen Helling (born December 15, 1970 in Devils Lake North Dakota) is a former Pitcher in Major League Baseball. Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. Thomas Leroy Wilson (born December 19, 1970, in Fullerton California) was a Major League Baseball catcher Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental James Thomas "Jumbo" Elliott ( October 22, 1900 - January 7, 1970) was a professional Baseball player. Louis Browns, Brooklyn Robins, Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Braves between 1923 and 1934, who led the National League with 19 wins in 1931
- January 9 - Ray Collins, 82, pitcher for the Red Sox from 1909 to 1915, later coach at University of Vermont
- January 14 - Johnny Murphy, 61, general manager of the New York Mets, formerly a relief pitcher for the Yankees who held the career saves record from 1946 to 1962
- January 21 - Casper Asbjornson, 60, catcher who played from 1928 to 1932 for the Boston Red Sox and Cincinnati Reds
- January 21 - Harry Shriver, 73, pitcher for the 1921-22 Brooklyn Robins
- January 17 - Alex Mustaikis, 60, pitcher for the 1940 Boston Red Sox
- February 5 - Rudy York, 56, 7-time All-Star first baseman who had six 100-RBI seasons for the Tigers and Red Sox; hit record 18 homers in one month as a rookie, had two grand slams in a 1946 game
- February 21 - Tom Carey, 63, infielder for the St. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. John Joseph Murphy ( July 14 1908 - January 14 1970) nicknamed "Fordham Johnny" "Fireman" and "Grandma" was a Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Robert Anthony (Casper Asbjornson ( June 19, 1909 - January 21, 1970) was a Catcher in Major League Baseball who played Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Harry Graydon Shriver ( September 2, 1896 in Wadestown West Virginia – January 21, 1970 in Morgantown West Virginia Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Alexander Dominick Mustaikis ( March 26, 1909 - January 17, 1970) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Preston Rudolph York ( August 17, 1913 - February 5, 1970) was a Major League Baseball First baseman who played for the Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Thomas Francis Aloysius Carey ( October 11, 1906 - February 21, 1970) was a Second baseman / Shortstop who played in Louis Browns and Boston Red Sox between 1935 and 1946, later a coach with the Red Sox
- February 21 - Joe Shaute, 70, pitcher who won 99 games from 1922 to 1934 for the Cleveland Indians, Brooklyn Robins/Dodegers and Cincinnati Reds
March-April
- March 18 - Frosty Thomas, 88, pitcher for the 1905 Detroit Tigers, who also collected 85 wins with the Minneapolis Millers (WL) from 1902-07
- March 20 - Jack Flater, 86, pitcher for the 1908 Philadelphia Athletics
- April 8 - Lee Handley, 57, an infielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates during eight seasons, who also played with the Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies
- April 11 - Joe Heving, 69, a pitcher for the Giants, White Sox, Indians, Red Sox and Braves between 1930 and 1945, who led American League pitchers with 63 appearances in 1944, despite being the only grandfather playing in the majors
- April 11 - Sailor Stroud, 84, pitcher who posted a 5-7 record with a 3. Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Joseph Benjamin Shaute (born August 1, 1899 in Peckville Pennsylvania, died February 21, 1970 in Scranton Pennsylvania Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Forrest "Frosty" Thomas ( May 23, 1881 - March 18, 1970) was a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Detroit Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. John William Flater ( September 22, 1883 - March 20, 1970) was a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Philadelphia Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Lee Elmer Handley ( July 13, 1913 - April 8, 1970) was a Second baseman / Third baseman who played in Major League Baseball Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Joseph William Heving ( September 2, 1900 - April 11, 1970) was a professional Baseball player Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Ralph Vivian "Sailor" Stroud (May 15 1885 - April 11 1970 was a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Detroit Tigers in 1910 and the New 25 ERA and three shutouts for the Detroit Tigers (1915) and New York Giants (1916)
- April 12 - Red Shannon, 73, backup infielder who played from 1917 to 1921 with the Braves, Athletics, Red Sox, Senators and Cubs
- April 14 - John Donaldson, 78, star pitcher in the Negro Leagues, mainly with the All Nations team and Kansas City Monarchs
- April 15 - Ripper Collins, 66, All-Star first baseman who led NL in homers in 1934, then batted . Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Maurice Joseph Shannon ( February 11, 1897 - April 12, 1970) born in Jersey City New Jersey was an Infielder for the Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in See also John Donaldson (disambiguation John Wesley Donaldson ( February 20, 1892 &ndash April 12, 1970 Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English James Anthony "Ripper" Collins ( March 30, 1904 - April 15 1970) was a Major League Baseball player from 1931 to 1941 for 367 in World Series
- April 16 - Mal Eason, 91, pitcher for the Chicago Orphans, Boston Beaneaters, Detroit Tigers and Brooklyn Superbas in the early 1900s
- April 17 - Dick Brown, 35, part-time catcher who hit 62 home runs with 223 RBI in 636 games for the Indians, White Sox, Tigers and Orioles
- April 18 - Tony York, 57, infielder for the 1944 Chicago Cubs, and one of many major leaguers who only played during World War II
- April 26 - Yats Wuestling, 66, backup shortstop who played from 1929 to 1930 for the Tigers and Yankees
May-June
- May 13 - Urbane Pickering, 70, backup infielder who hit . Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Malcolm Wayne (Mal Eason ( March 13, 1879 - April 16, 1970) was a Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Richard Ernest Brown (January 17 1935 — April 17 1970 was a Catcher in American Major League Baseball during the 1950s and 1960s Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Tony Batton York ( November 27, 1912 - April 18, 1970) was a Major League Baseball Shortstop / Third baseman who Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. George "Yats" Wuestling (October 18 1903 - April 26 1970 was a Major League Baseball Shortstop who played two seasons with the Detroit Tigers Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Urbane Henry "Pick" Pickering ( June 3, 1899 &ndash May 13, 1970) was a Baseball player for the Boston Red Sox 257 with 11 home runs and 92 RBI for the 1921-22 Red Sox
- May 16 - Dutch Ruether, 76, pitcher who won opener of 1919 World Series for Cincinnati, later a scout for the Giants
- May 19 - Ray Schalk, 77, Hall of Fame catcher for the Chicago White Sox who was noted for his defensive brilliance, setting records for career games, putouts and double plays at the position
- May 21 - Bill Lamar, 73, outfielder for the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Brooklyn Robins and Philadelphia Athletics (1917-1927), who collected a . Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Walter Henry Ruether (born in Alameda California; September 29, 1893 - May 16, 1970) was an American Baseball Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Raymond William Schalk ( August 12, 1892 - May 19, 1970) was a Major League Baseball Catcher noted for his fine handling Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. William Harmong Lamar ("Good Time Bill" ( March 21, 1897 - May 24, 1970) was a Left fielder in Major League Baseball 310 average including a . 356 in 1925
- May 24 - Bill Lamar, 73, shortstop who hit . Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned William Harmong Lamar ("Good Time Bill" ( March 21, 1897 - May 24, 1970) was a Left fielder in Major League Baseball 310 in nine seasons with the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Brooklyn Robins and Philadelphia Athletics
- May 31 - Zip Zabel, 79, Chicago Cubs reliever who set a major league record with most innings pitched in relief (18⅓) in the 1915 season
- June 1 - George Watkins, 69, outfielder for the St. Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. George Washington (Zip Zabel ( February 18, 1891, Wetmore Kansas &mdash May 31, 1970, Beloit Wisconsin) was a Major Champions World Series: Boston Red Sox over Philadelphia Phillies (4-1 Awards and honors Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Louis Cardinals, New York Giants, Philadelphia Phillies and Brooklyn Dodgers in the early 1930s, who owns the major league season-record for a rookie with a . 373 batting average (1930)
- June 3 - Jakie May, 74, relief pitcher from 1917-32, who posted a 72-95 record with a 3. Champions World Series: Philadelphia Athletics over St Louis Cardinals (4-2 Awards and honors Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Frank Spruiell "Jakie" May ( November 25, 1895 - June 3, 1970) was a former professional Baseball player. 88 ERA in 410 appearances for the Cardinals, Reds and Cubs
- June 14 - Webbo Clarke, 42, Panamanian pitcher who played for the 1955 Washington Senators
- June 23 - Ross Reynolds, 82, pitcher who posted a 5-4 record with a 2. Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Vibert Ernesto Clarke (born June 8, 1928, in Colón, Panama, died June 14, 1970) was a professional Baseball Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Ross Ernest Reynolds (August 20 1887 - June 23 1970 was a Major League Baseball Pitcher who played for the Detroit Tigers in 1914 and 1915 62 ERA for the 1914-15 Detroit Tigers
July-August
- July 7 - Harry Wolter, 85, outfielder/pitcher from 1907-17 for the Reds, Pirates, Cardinals, Red Sox, Highlanders, Yankees and Cubs
- July 25 - Herb Hunter, 74, utility IF/OF for the New York Giants, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox and St. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Harry Meiggs Wolter ( July 11, 1884 - July 7, 1970) born in Monterey California was an Outfielder for the Cincinnati Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Herbert Harrison Hunter ( December 25, 1895 - July 25, 1970) was an utility Infielder / Outfielder in Major Louis Cardinals between 1916 and 1921
- July 29 - Charley Moore, 85, infielder for the 1912 Chicago Cubs
- August 11 - Paul Gillespie, 49, fine defensive catcher for the Cubs in in the early 1940, who hit home runs both in his first and last major league at-bats
- August 15 - Ray Bates, 80, third baseman for the Cleveland Naps (1913) and Philadelphia Athletics (1917)
- August 26 - Eddie Rommel, 72, pitcher who won 171 games for the Philadelphia Athletics, later worked 22 years as an AL umpire
- August 31 - Heinie Odom, 69, third baseman for the 1925 New York Yankees
September-October
- September 19 - Dave Danforth, pitcher who posted a 71-66 record with a 3. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Charles Wesley Moore (born December 1, 1884 in Jackson County Indiana) was a Major League Baseball Infielder who played in five games Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation For the Irish Times columnist see Paul Gillespie (columnist Paul Allen Gillespie ( September 18, 1920 - August 11, 1970 Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Raymond Bates ( 8 February 1890 - 15 August 1970) was a Major League Baseball Third baseman who played for 2 seasons Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Edwin Americus Rommel ( September 13 1897 &ndash August 26 1970) was an American right-handed Pitcher in Major League Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Herman Boyd "Heinie" Odom ( October 13 1900 - August 31 1970) was an American Third baseman in Major League Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. David Charles "Dauntless Dave" Danforth ( March 7, 1890 - September 19, 1970) was a professional Baseball player. 89 ERA from 1911-25 for the Philadelphia Athletics, Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Browns
- September 30 - Lou Novikoff, 54, outfielder for the Phillies and Cubs in the early 1940s
- September 30 - Hank Patterson, 63, catcher for the 1932 Boston Red Sox
- October 10 - Lefty Leifield, 87, pitcher who averaged 17 wins for Pittsburgh from 1906 to 1911, including a career-high 20 wins in 1907
- October 13 - Fred Mitchell, 92, manager who won 1918 pennant with Chicago Cubs, was coach at Harvard for 30 years
- October 22 - Billy Sianis, 70?, Chicago Tavern owner who took his pet goat to Game 4 of the 1945 World Series (Chicago Cubs vs. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Lou Novikoff ( October 12, 1915 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania - September 30, 1970 in South Gate California) was a Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Henry Joseph Colquit Patterson ( July 17, 1907 - September 30, 1970) was a Catcher in Major League Baseball. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Albert Peter "Lefty" Leifield ( September 5, 1883 in Trenton Illinois - October 10, 1970 in Alexandria Virginia Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Frederick Francis Mitchell, born Frederick Francis Yapp ( June 5 1878 &ndash October 13 1970) was an American right-handed Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus William Sianis (c 1900 - October 22, 1970) better known as Billy Sianis ( Greek:Σιανις was a Chicago Illinois The 1945 World Series matched the American League Detroit Tigers against the National League Chicago Cubs. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Detroit Tigers, who was later ejected from Wrigley Field, thus putting a curse on the Cubs a. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA k. a. The Curse of the Billy Goat
- October 23 - Sherry Robertson, 51, Canadian outfielder/infielder from 1940-52 fir the Washington Senators and Philadelphia Athletics, who later became a MLB executive
November-December
- November 5 - Dave Robertson, 89, outfielder from 1912-22 for the New York Giants, Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates, who led twice the National League in home runs (1916-17)
- November 5 - Charlie Root, 71, pitcher who won a club-record 201 games for the Chicago Cubs, surrendered Babe Ruth's supposed "called shot" in 1932 World Series
- November 24 - Ivy Andrews, 63, pitcher for three American League teams from 1931-38 and a member of the New York Yankees 1932 World Champions, who later became the first pitching coach for Double-A Birmingham Barons
- December 10 - Johnny Mostil, 74, center fielder for the Chicago White Sox whose promising career was derailed by a 1927 suicide attempt
- December 12 - Doug Taitt, 68, right fielder for the Red Sox, White Sox and Phillies from 1938 to 1932, who later became a successfully hitter and manager in the minor leagues
- December 13 - Chick Gandil, 83, first baseman and the reported ringleader among the eight players who threw the 1919 World Series
- December 16 - Jim Winford, 61, pitcher from 1932-38 for the St. The Curse of the Billy Goat refers to a Superstition that is commonly cited in explaining why the Chicago Cubs Major League Baseball team has not won the Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Sherrard Alexander Robertson ( January 1, 1919 - October 23, 1970) was a Canadian - American Outfielder, Second Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) Davis Aydelotte Robertson ( September 25, 1889 - November 5, 1970) is a former professional Baseball player. Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) Charles Henry Root ( March 17, 1899 - November 5, 1970) was an American right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball George Herman Ruth Jr (February 6 1895 &ndash August 16 1948 also popularly known as " Babe " " The Bambino " and " The Sultan of Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal Ivy Paul Andrews ( May 6, 1907 - November 24, 1970) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball. Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V John Anthony Mostil ( June 1, 1896 - December 10, 1970) was an American Center fielder in Major League Baseball Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Douglas John Taitt ( August 3, 1902 - December 12, 1970 was a Right fielder in Major League Baseball and a player/ manager in the Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Charles Arnold "Chick" Gandil ( January 19, 1888 &ndash December 13, 1970) was a Professional American Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion James Head Winford ( October 9, 1909 in Shelbyville Tennessee - December 16, 1970 in Miami Oklahoma) was a former Louis Cardinals and Brooklyn Dodgers
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