The following are the baseball events of the year 1991 throughout the world. Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar.
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Champions
Major League Baseball
- World Series: Minnesota Twins over Atlanta Braves (4-3); Jack Morris, MVP
| League Championship Series | World Series | |||||||
| East | Toronto Blue Jays | 1 | ||||||
| West | Minnesota Twins | 4 | ||||||
| AL | Minnesota Twins | 4 | ||||||
| NL | Atlanta Braves | 3 | ||||||
| East | Pittsburgh Pirates | 3 | ||||||
| West | Atlanta Braves | 4 | ||||||
- American League Championship Series MVP: Kirby Puckett
- National League Championship Series MVP: Steve Avery
- All-Star Game, July 9 at SkyDome: American League, 4-2; Cal Ripken, Jr., MVP
Other champions
- Caribbean World Series: Tigres de Licey (Dominican Republic)
- College World Series: LSU
- Japan Series: Seibu Lions over Hiroshima Toyo Carp (4-3)
- Little League World Series: Hsi Nan, Taichung, Taiwan
Awards and honors
- Most Valuable Player
- Cal Ripken, Jr., Baltimore Orioles, SS (AL)
- Terry Pendleton, Atlanta Braves, 3B (NL)
- Cy Young Award
- Roger Clemens, Boston Red Sox (AL)
- Tom Glavine, Atlanta Braves (NL)
- Rookie of the Year
- Chuck Knoblauch, Minnesota Twins, 2B (AL)
- Jeff Bagwell, Houston Astros, 1B (NL)
- Manager of the Year Award
- Tom Kelly, Minnesota Twins (AL)
- Bobby Cox, Atlanta Braves (NL)
MLB Statistical Leaders
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Major League Baseball final standings
| American League | |||||
| Rank | Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| East Division | |||||
| 1st | Toronto Blue Jays | 91 | 71 | . 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 Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 562 | -- |
| 2nd | Boston Red Sox | 84 | 78 | . The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. 519 | 7. 0 |
| 2nd | Detroit Tigers | 84 | 78 | . The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA 519 | 7. 0 |
| 4th | Milwaukee Brewers | 83 | 79 | . The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League 512 | 8. 0 |
| 5th | New York Yankees | 71 | 91 | . The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. 438 | 20. 0 |
| 6th | Baltimore Orioles | 67 | 95 | . The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. 414 | 24. 0 |
| 7th | Cleveland Indians | 57 | 105 | . The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. 352 | 34. 0 |
| West Division | |||||
| 1st | Minnesota Twins | 95 | 67 | . The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 586 | -- |
| 2nd | Chicago White Sox | 87 | 75 | . The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. 537 | 8. 0 |
| 3rd | Texas Rangers | 85 | 77 | . The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft 525 | 10. 0 |
| 4th | Oakland Athletics | 84 | 78 | . The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. 519 | 11. 0 |
| 5th | Seattle Mariners | 83 | 79 | . The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. 512 | 12. 0 |
| 6th | Kansas City Royals | 82 | 80 | . The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. 506 | 13. 0 |
| 7th | California Angels | 81 | 81 | . The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. 500 | 14. 0 |
| National League | |||||
| Rank | Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| East Division | |||||
| 1st | Pittsburgh Pirates | 98 | 64 | . 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. 605 | -- |
| 2nd | St. Louis Cardinals | 84 | 78 | . The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St 519 | 14. 0 |
| 3rd | Chicago Cubs | 77 | 83 | . The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. 481 | 20. 0 |
| 4th | Philadelphia Phillies | 78 | 84 | . The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. 481 | 20. 0 |
| 5th | New York Mets | 77 | 84 | . "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. 478 | 20. 5 |
| 6th | Montreal Expos | 71 | 90 | . Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of 441 | 26. 5 |
| West Division | |||||
| 1st | Atlanta Braves | 94 | 68 | . 580 | -- |
| 2nd | Los Angeles Dodgers | 93 | 69 | . The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA 574 | 1. 0 |
| 3rd | San Diego Padres | 84 | 78 | . The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 519 | 10. 0 |
| 4th | San Francisco Giants | 75 | 87 | . The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. 463 | 19. 0 |
| 5th | Cincinnati Reds | 74 | 88 | . The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA 457 | 20. 0 |
| 6th | Houston Astros | 65 | 97 | . The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. 401 | 29. 0 |
Managers
American League
| Team | Manager | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Orioles | Frank Robinson | Replaced during the season by Johnny Oates |
| Boston Red Sox | Joe Morgan | |
| California Angels | Doug Rader | Replaced during the season by Buck Rodgers |
| Chicago White Sox | Jeff Torborg | |
| Cleveland Indians | John McNamara | Replaced during the season by Mike Hargrove |
| Detroit Tigers | Sparky Anderson | |
| Kansas City Royals | John Wathan | Replaced during the season by Hal McRae |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Tom Trebelhorn | |
| Minnesota Twins | Tom Kelly | Won the World Series |
| New York Yankees | Stump Merrill | |
| Oakland Athletics | Tony La Russa | |
| Seattle Mariners | Jim Lefebvre | |
| Texas Rangers | Bobby Valentine | |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Cito Gaston | Replaced temporarily by Gene Tenace while undergoing treatment for a herniated disc |
National League
| Team | Manager | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Braves | Bobby Cox | Won National League pennant |
| Chicago Cubs | Don Zimmer | Replaced during the season by Jim Essian |
| Cincinnati Reds | Lou Piniella | |
| Houston Astros | Art Howe | |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | Tommy Lasorda | |
| Montreal Expos | Buck Rodgers | Replaced during the season by Tom Runnels |
| New York Mets | Bud Harrelson | Replaced during the season by Mike Cubbage |
| Philadelphia Phillies | Nick Leyva | Replaced during the season by Jim Fregosi |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | Jim Leyland | |
| St. Louis Cardinals | Joe Torre | |
| San Diego Padres | Greg Riddoch | |
| San Francisco Giants | Roger Craig (baseball) |
Events
January-June
- January 6 - Alan Wiggins, former lead-off hitter for the San Diego Padres and a key member of their 1984 pennant run, becomes the first baseball player known to die of AIDS. 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. Frank Robinson (born August 31, 1935 in Beaumont Texas) is a Hall of Fame former Major League Baseball player Johnny Lane Oates ( January 21 1946 &ndash December 24 2004) was an American Catcher and manager in Major The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Joseph Michael Morgan (born November 19, 1930 in Walpole Massachusetts) is a former Infielder, manager, coach and The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. Douglas Lee Rader (born July 30, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois) nicknamed "The Red Rooster" is a former Third baseman in Robert LeRoy "Buck" Rodgers (born August 16, 1938 in Delaware Ohio) is a former Catcher, manager and coach in The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. Jeffrey Allen Torborg (born November 26, 1941 in Plainfield, New Jersey) is a former Catcher and manager in Major The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. John Francis McNamara (born June 4, 1932 in Sacramento California) is a former manager and coach in Major League Baseball Dudley Michael Hargrove (born October 26, 1949 in Perryton Texas) is a former Major League Baseball player and manager. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA George Lee "Sparky" Anderson (born February 22, 1934 in Bridgewater South Dakota) is fifth on the all-time list for manager career wins The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. John David Wathan (ˈwɑθn̩ born October 4, 1949 in Cedar Rapids Iowa) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher and Manager Harold Abraham McRae (born July 10 1945 in Avon Park Florida) is a former Left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League Thomas Lynn Trebelhorn (born January 27, 1948 in Portland Oregon) is a former manager in Major League Baseball for the Milwaukee The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. People named Tom Kelly include Tom Kelly (baseball (born 1950 former manager of the American baseball team the Minnesota Twins For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Carl "Stump" Merrill (born February 15 1944 in Brunswick Maine) is a former manager in Major League Baseball who served The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Anthony "Tony" La Russa Jr (ləˈɹuːsə born October 4 1944, in Tampa, Florida) is a manager in Major League The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. James Kenneth (Jim Lefebvre (born January 7, 1942 in Inglewood, California) is a former Second baseman, Third baseman The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft Robert John Valentine (born May 13 1950 in Stamford, Connecticut) nicknamed Bobby V, is a former player and manager in The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Clarence Edwin "Cito" Gaston (ˈsiɾoʊ̪ ˈɡæstən born March 17, 1944 in San Antonio, Texas) is the manager of the Fury Gene Tenace (ˈtʰɛnɨs born Fiore Gino Tennaci on October 10, 1946 in Russellton Pennsylvania) is a former Major League Baseball The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Robert Joe "Bobby" Cox (born May 21 1941 in Tulsa Oklahoma) is the current manager of the Atlanta Braves, and a former The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Donald William Zimmer (born January 17, 1931 in Cincinnati Ohio) is a former Infielder, manager, and a coach in Major League James Sarkis Essian Jr (born January 2, 1951, in Detroit Michigan) was a Catcher and occasional infielder for the Philadelphia Phillies The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Louis Victor Piniella (pɨˈnɛlə born August 28, 1943, in Tampa Florida, United States) is the current manager of the Chicago The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Arthur Henry Howe Jr (born December 15, 1946 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania) is a former Infielder, coach, scout and The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Thomas Charles Lasorda (born September 22 1927 in Norristown, Pennsylvania) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher and Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of Robert LeRoy "Buck" Rodgers (born August 16, 1938 in Delaware Ohio) is a former Catcher, manager and coach in Melvin Thomas Runnels (born January 28, 1934 in Fort Worth, Texas) is a former American football Running back in the "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. Derrel McKinley "Bud" Harrelson (born June 6, 1944, Niles California) is a former Major League Baseball Shortstop who Michael Lee Cubbage (born July 21, 1950) in Charlottesville VA was an American Baseball player who played Major League Baseball from The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Nicholas Tomas Leyva (born August 16, 1953, in Ontario California) is the current third base coach for the Toronto Blue Jays, his James Louis Fregosi (born April 4 1942 in San Francisco California) is a former Shortstop and manager in Major League Baseball The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. James Richard Leyland (born December 15 1944 in Perrysburg Ohio) is a Major League Baseball manager for the Detroit Tigers. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Joseph Paul Torre (ˈtɔɹi born July 18, 1940 in Brooklyn New York) is the current manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers and a former Major The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 Greg Riddoch (born July 17 1945 in Greeley Colorado) is a former manager in Major League Baseball. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Roger Lee Craig (born February 17 1930 in Durham North Carolina) is a former Pitcher, coach and manager in Major League Baseball. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Alan Anthony Wiggins ( February 17 1958 - January 6 1991) was an American Second baseman and Left fielder in He was 32.
- January 7 - Pete Rose is released from Marion Federal Prison after serving a five-month sentence for tax evasion. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental
- January 8 - Rod Carew, Gaylord Perry and Ferguson Jenkins are elected to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America, with Carew becoming the 22nd player to be named in his first year of eligibility. Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Rodney Cline "Rod" Carew (born October 1,) is a former Major League Baseball Infielder for the Minnesota Twins and the former Gaylord Jackson Perry (born September 15 1938 in Williamston North Carolina) is a former right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball Ferguson Arthur "Fergie" Jenkins CM (born December 13 1943 in Chatham, Ontario, Canada) is a right-handed former Baseball Writers' Association of America ( BBWAA) is a professional association for Baseball Journalists writing for daily Newspapers, Magazines
- February 4 - The 12 members of the board of directors of the Hall of Fame vote unanimously to bar Pete Rose from the ballot. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons He will become eligible again only if the commissioner reinstates him by December 2005. 2005 Major League Baseball season Headline events of the year Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win the World Series
- February 26 - New York Yankees second baseman Tony Lazzeri and major league owner Bill Veeck are elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee. Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Anthony Michael "Tony" Lazzeri ( December 6, 1903 — August 6, 1946) was an American Major League Baseball player William Louis Veeck Jr (ˈvɛk rhymes with "wreck" February 9 1914 &ndash January 2 1986) also known as " Sport Shirt
- April 8 - Just hours before the first pitch of the baseball season, MLB averts an umpires strike by reaching agreement with the Major League Umpires' Association on a new four-year contract. Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian
- April 18 - The new Comiskey Park opens across the street from where the original stood in Chicago. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. US Cellular Field (formerly Comiskey Park is a Baseball Stadium in Chicago Illinois. Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. A sold-out stadium sees the Detroit Tigers defeat the Chicago White Sox, 16-0. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois.
- April 21 - The Chicago Cubs score five runs in the top of the eleventh inning, but the Pittsburgh Pirates comeback with six runs in the bottom of the inning for the victory; the greatest extra-innings comeback (in terms of runs) in Major League history. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- April 23 - Nick Leyva is fired as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, the first manager fired in 1991. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Nicholas Tomas Leyva (born August 16, 1953, in Ontario California) is the current third base coach for the Toronto Blue Jays, his
- May 1 - Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers records his seventh no-hitter, striking out Roberto Alomar for the final out in a 3-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr (born January 31, 1947 in Refugio, Texas) is a retired American Right-handed Pitcher in The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft In Baseball, a no-hitter (also known as a no-hit game, or colloquially a no-no) refers to a game in which one of the teams prevented the other from getting Roberto Alomar Velázquez (born February 5 1968 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a former Major League Baseball player (- considered by many to be one of the The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- May 1 - Rickey Henderson of the Oakland Athletics records his 939th stolen base, eclipsing Lou Brock's all-time record. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Rickey Henley Henderson (born as Rickey Nelson Henley, December 25 1958 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. In Baseball, a stolen base occurs when a Baserunner successfully advances to the next base while the Pitcher is delivering the ball to Home plate Louis Clark "Lou" Brock (born June 18, 1939, El Dorado Arkansas) is an American former player in Major League Baseball
- May 21 - Don Zimmer is fired as manager of the Chicago Cubs and replaced by Jim Essian. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Donald William Zimmer (born January 17, 1931 in Cincinnati Ohio) is a former Infielder, manager, and a coach in Major League The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. James Sarkis Essian Jr (born January 2, 1951, in Detroit Michigan) was a Catcher and occasional infielder for the Philadelphia Phillies Zimmer is the second manager fired during the 1991 season.
- May 22 - John Wathan is fired as manager of the Kansas City Royals and replaced by Hal McRae. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. John David Wathan (ˈwɑθn̩ born October 4, 1949 in Cedar Rapids Iowa) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher and Manager The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. Harold Abraham McRae (born July 10 1945 in Avon Park Florida) is a former Left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Wathan is the third manager fired in less than one month.
- May 23 - By stealing second base off of pitcher Ron Darling and catcher Rick Cerone of the New York Mets, Andre Dawson of the Chicago Cubs becomes the third player in baseball history to record 300 home runs and 300 stolen bases. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Ronald Maurice Darling (born August 19 1960) is an American former right-handed Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Richard Aldo Cerone (born May 19, 1954 in Newark New Jersey) from Seton Hall University was a Major League Baseball player from 1975 "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. Andre Nolan Dawson (born July 10, 1954, Miami Florida) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. As of this date, the only other members of the 300-300 club are Bobby Bonds and Willie Mays. In Major League Baseball, the 300-300 club is a grouping of players who have hit at least 300 Home runs and collected at least 300 Stolen bases in their Bobby Lee Bonds ( March 15 1946 – August 23 2003) was an American Right fielder in Major League Baseball from 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 On the same day, Phillies starter Tommy Greene throws a no-hitter, and the Baltimore Orioles fire Frank Robinson and replace him with Johnny Oates. Ira Thomas (Tommy Greene (born April 6, 1967 in Lumberton North Carolina) is a former Major League Baseball player who pitched from 1989 to The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Frank Robinson (born August 31, 1935 in Beaumont Texas) is a Hall of Fame former Major League Baseball player Johnny Lane Oates ( January 21 1946 &ndash December 24 2004) was an American Catcher and manager in Major Robinson is the fourth manager fired on the season, and the third fired in three days.
- June 3 - Buck Rodgers becomes the fifth managerial casualty of the season, three in the N. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Robert LeRoy "Buck" Rodgers (born August 16, 1938 in Delaware Ohio) is a former Catcher, manager and coach in L. East. Tom Runnels replaces Rodgers. Melvin Thomas Runnels (born January 28, 1934 in Fort Worth, Texas) is a former American football Running back in the
- June 10 - The National League votes to choose Miami, Florida, and Denver, Colorado, to form baseball teams for the 1993 season. Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Philadelphia Phillies (4-2 Paul Molitor, They beat out Orlando, Florida, St. Petersburg, Florida, Washington, D.C. and Buffalo, New York. Orlando is a major City in central Florida, USA and is the County seat of Orange County Florida. St Petersburg (often shortened to St Pete) is a city in Pinellas County Florida, United States. Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D Buffalo (ˈbʌfəloʊ is the second largest city in New York State.
July-December
- July 6 - The National League publicly announces its two expansion franchises for 1993: the Colorado Rockies and the Florida Marlins. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami Gardens Florida.
- July 6 - John McNamara, winner of the 1979 N. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England John McNamara refers to John McNamara (born 1950 an American artist John McNamara, a Baseball manager John L. West division with the Reds and 1986 American League pennant with the Red Sox is fired as manager of the Indians. He is replaced by Mike Hargrove. Dudley Michael Hargrove (born October 26, 1949 in Perryton Texas) is a former Major League Baseball player and manager. The firing is the sixth on the season and occurs just as the first half of the season ends.
- July 7 - Outside a restaurant in Arlington, Texas, American League umpire Steve Palermo is shot and paralyzed from the waist down after aiding a woman who was being mugged. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Arlington is a Suburb of Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas ( USA) within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area Stephen Michael Palermo (born October 9 1949 in Worcester Massachusetts) is a former umpire in Major League Baseball who worked in The assailant is later sentenced to 75 years in prison.
- July 9 - Cal Ripken, Jr.'s three-run home run lifts the American League to a 4-2 win over the National League in the annual All-Star Game. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. 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 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 Andre Dawson homers for the NL, who lose for the fourth straight year. Andre Nolan Dawson (born July 10, 1954, Miami Florida) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder. Ripken, who also won the pre-game Home Run Derby, is named the game's MVP.
- July 13 - The Baltimore Orioles throw the first four-man no-hitter in baseball history as Bob Milacki, Mike Flanagan, Mark Williamson, and Gregg Olson combine for a 2-0 win against the Oakland Athletics. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Mike Flanagan may refer to Mike Flanagan (American football Mike Flanagan (baseball Mike Flanagan (footballer This article is about Gregg Olson, the Pitcher; he is often confused with Greg Olson, the Catcher. The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California.
- July 26 - Expos pitcher Mark Gardner pitches a no-hitter through nine innings but fails to complete it when his team fails to score against Dodgers starter Orel Hershiser and reliever Kip Gross. Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Mark Gardner may refer to Mark Gardner (baseball Mark Gardner (musician of Ride Mark Gardner (inventor Orel Leonard Hershiser IV (born September 16, 1958) is a former Right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball. Kip Lee Gross (Born August 24, 1964 in Scottsbluff Nebraska) is a retired Major League Baseball Pitcher. Gardner loses the no-hitter and the game in the tenth when the Dodgers get three hits and score the only run of the game. The Expos only get two hits.
- July 28 - Picking up where Gardner left off, Expos hurler Dennis Martinez throws a perfect game against the Dodgers. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. José Dennis Martínez Ortiz (born May 14, 1955 in Granada, Nicaragua) better known as Dennis Martínez, was the first Nicaraguan A perfect game is defined by Major League Baseball as a game in which a Pitcher (or combination of pitchers pitches a victory that lasts a minimum The Expos only get four hits, but they score two runs and give Martinez the thirteenth perfect game in major league history. Ron Hassey, Martinez's catcher, becomes the first player to catch two perfect games, having also caught Len Barker's in 1981. Ronald William Hassey (born February 27, 1953 in Tucson Arizona) is a retired Major League Baseball Catcher. Leonard Harold Barker III (born July 7, 1955 in Fort Knox Kentucky) better known as Len Barker, is a former Major League Baseball Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over New York Yankees (4-2 Ron Cey, Pedro Guerrero
- August 11 - In only his second Major League game, and first Major League start, Wilson Alvarez throws a no-hitter as the Chicago White Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles, 7-0. Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Wilson Eduardo Alvarez Fuenmayor (born March 24, 1970 in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. It is the fifth no-hitter of the 1991 season, not including Mark Gardner's nine inning no-hitter that was lost in the tenth on July 26.
- August 14 - Dave Winfield hits his 400th career home run for the California Angels against the Minnesota Twins. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures David Mark Winfield (born October 3 1951 in St Paul, Minnesota) is an American former Major League Baseball player who is a member of both the Baseball Winfield is the 23rd player in history to accomplish the feat.
- August 26 - The sixth no-hitter of 1991 is thrown by two-time Cy Young Award winner Bret Saberhagen. Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. 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 Bret William Saberhagen (ˈseɪ̪bɚˌheɪ̪ɡɨn born April 11, 1964 in Chicago Heights Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed The Kansas City Royals hurler no-hits the White Sox, 7-0, for his first career no-hitter. On the same day, the seventh managerial firing of 1991 occurs as the Angels, who have gone from first to last in less than one month, fire Doug Rader and replace him with the recently deposed Buck Rodgers. Douglas Lee Rader (born July 30, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois) nicknamed "The Red Rooster" is a former Third baseman in Robert LeRoy "Buck" Rodgers (born August 16, 1938 in Delaware Ohio) is a former Catcher, manager and coach in
- September 4 - Removing an "asterisk" which was never universally recognized, the Statistical Accuracy Committee decides to put Roger Maris' 61 home run season of 1961 ahead of Babe Ruth's 60 mark of 1927. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Roger Eugene Maris ( September 10 1934 &ndash December 14 1985) was an American Right fielder 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 Regarding the expunging of the asterisk, historian Bill Deane later points out, "It was an easy job: the asterisk never existed. Maris' record was, from 1962 until 1991, listed separately from Ruth's and was never actually defined by 'some distinctive mark. '" The eight-man panel also re-defines a no-hit game as one which ends after nine or more innings with one team failing to get a hit, thereby removing 50 games from the list that had previously been considered hitless, including the 1959 performance of Harvey Haddix's 12 perfect innings against the Braves and Jim Maloney's 1965 1-0 loss to the Mets in 11 innings. 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 Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over Chicago White Sox (4-2 Larry Sherry, MVP Harvey Haddix Jr ( September 18, 1925 - January 8, 1994) was a Major League Baseball left-handed Pitcher who played with A perfect game is defined by Major League Baseball as a game in which a Pitcher (or combination of pitchers pitches a victory that lasts a minimum James William Maloney (born June 2, 1940 in Fresno California) is a former righthanded Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over Minnesota Twins (4-3 Sandy Koufax, MVP "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. Another casualty is Ernie Shore's 27 straight outs in 1917, a game in which he relieved Ruth with a runner on and no outs in the first inning. Ernest Grady Shore (born near East Bend North Carolina March 24 1891 - September 24 1980) was an American right-handed Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Chicago White Sox over New York Giants (4-2 Awards It is now a combined no-hitter.
- September 11 - The Atlanta Braves, on the verge of a pennant, throw a three-man no-hitter at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium against the Padres. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, sometimes shortened to "Fulton County Stadium" was a multi-use ( Baseball, football, Soccer, Rock concert Kent Mercker, Mark Wohlers, and Alejandro Pena combine to no-hit the Padres, the seventh no-hitter of 1991. Kent Franklin Mercker (born February 1, 1968 in Dublin Ohio) is a Major League Baseball Left-handed Pitcher for the Mark Edward Wohlers (born January 23, 1970 in Holyoke Massachusetts) is a former Right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Alejandro (Vásquez Peña (born June 25, 1959) in Cambiaso Dominican Republic, is a former Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball Controversy ensues when Tony Gwynn apparently ends the no-hitter with two outs in the ninth but the official scorer rules it an error on Terry Pendleton. Anthony Keith Gwynn (born May 9 1960 in Los Angeles California) is a former Right fielder in Major League Baseball, statistically one of the best and Terry Lee Pendleton (born July 16 1960 in Los Angeles California) is a former Third baseman in Major League Baseball, and the current
- September 13 - A piece of concrete weighing several tons falls in Montréal's Stade Olympique. Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Montreal, or Montréal in French ( pronounced in French, in English) is the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec The Olympic Stadium (Stade olympique is a Multi-purpose stadium in Montreal, Quebec, Canada built as the main venue for the 1976 It forces the Montréal Expos to play the remainder of their home games on the road. Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of
- September 14 - Cecil Fielder of the Detroit Tigers hits what will be the only home run to ever exit Milwaukee County Stadium—during either the Braves' Milwaukee history (1953-1965) or Brewers' park history (1970-2000). Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Cecil Grant Fielder (ˈsɛsəl (born September 21, 1963 in Los Angeles California) is a former Professional baseball player who was a noted The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Milwaukee County Stadium (or just County Stadium in context was a ballpark in Milwaukee Wisconsin from 1953 to 2000 Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-2 All-Star Game Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over Minnesota Twins (4-3 Sandy Koufax, MVP The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League Champions Major Leagues World Series MVP Brooks Robinson All-Star Game, July 14 at Riverfront Stadium Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: The blast comes off Brewer pitcher Dan Plesac in the fourth inning of a 6-4 Tiger victory. Daniel Thomas Plesac (born February 4, 1962 in Gary Indiana) was a pitcher with an 18 year career from 1986 to 2003
- September 15 - Smokey Burgess, a former major leaguer and previous holder of the record for most pinch-hits, dies at age 64. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Forrest Harrill "Smoky" Burgess ( February 6, 1927 - September 15, 1991) was an American Catcher in Major
- September 16 - Otis Nixon, the league's leading base stealer and catalyst on the Atlanta Braves' run from last to first, fails a drug test and is suspended for sixty days, consisting of the rest of the 1991 baseball season and the first six weeks of the 1992 season. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Otis Junior Nixon Jr (born January 9, 1959 in Evergreen North Carolina) is a former Major League Baseball player The Braves lose the first two games without Nixon but rebound to win the pennant.
- September 22 - The Pittsburgh Pirates become the first National League East team since the 1976-77-78 Philadelphia Phillies to win consecutive division titles when they beat the Phillies, 2-1. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseball 's six divisions The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States.
- September 29 - The Minnesota Twins become the first team to ever go from last place to first over the course of one season when a Chicago White Sox loss to Seattle clinches the American League West title. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. The American League West is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball 's American League. It is the Twins' first division crown since 1987. The New York Mets fire manager Bud Harrelson the same day, the eighth managerial firing of the year. "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. Derrel McKinley "Bud" Harrelson (born June 6, 1944, Niles California) is a former Major League Baseball Shortstop who
- October 2 - Tom Glavine becomes the first 20-game winner in the majors by beating the Cincinnati Reds. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Thomas Michael Glavine (born March 25, 1966 in Concord Massachusetts) is an American Left-handed Starting pitcher The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA The win assures Glavine of the Cy Young Award when it is given in November. 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
- October 2 - The Toronto Blue Jays capture their third American League East title since 1985 by beating the California Angels, 6-5. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The American League East Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. The same day, the Blue Jays become the first team to ever play before more than four million fans in a single season.
- October 3 - Chicago White Sox catcher Carlton Fisk hits two home runs, including a grand slam, to lead the White Sox to a 13-12 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. Carlton Ernest Fisk (born December 26 1947 in) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher who played for 24 years with the Boston Red Sox In the Sport of Baseball, a grand slam (or just slam for short is a Home run hit with all the bases occupied by baserunners, thereby The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In doing so, just nine months shy of his 44th birthday, Fisk becomes the oldest 20th-century player to collect a two-HR game. His 7th-inning grand slam off Steve Bedrosian also makes him the oldest major leaguer ever to hit a bases-loaded homer. Steven Wayne Bedrosian, (b December 6 1957, Methuen Massachusetts) is a former American baseball player Cap Anson, at 45, hit two home runs on this date in 1897, and is the oldest major league player to hit a pair. Adrian Constantine Anson ( April 17 1852 &ndash April 14 1922) known by the nicknames "Cap" (for "Captain" and Champions Temple Cup: Baltimore Orioles defeated Boston Beaneaters, 4 games to 1 National League: Boston Beaneaters
- October 5 - The Atlanta Braves become the second team in two weeks to go from last to first when they beat the Houston Astros, 5-2. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Moments later, the San Francisco Giants eliminate their arch-rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers when Trevor Wilson pitches a 4-0 complete game shutout, handing the National League West division title to the Braves. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Trevor Wilson may refer to Trevor Wilson (baseball, American professional baseball player Trevor Wilson (basketball, American professional The National League Western Division, or NL West, is one of the three divisions of Major League Baseball 's National League. John Smoltz gets his fourteenth win of the season as the Braves close out with eight consecutive wins after trailing the Dodgers by two with only ten games left to play. John Andrew Smoltz (born May 15, 1967 in) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Atlanta Braves.
- October 6 - David Cone of the New York Mets ties a National League record by striking out 19 Philadelphia Phillies in a 7–0 Mets win. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus David Brian Cone (born January 2, 1963 in Kansas City Missouri) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher who pitched for the "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States.
- October 7 - Leo Durocher, who is credited with the phrase 'nice guys finish last,' dies at the age of 86. Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Leo Ernest Durocher ( July 27, 1905 – October 7, 1991) nicknamed Leo the Lip, was an American Infielder and The same day, the Yankees fire Stump Merrill, the ninth manager fired in 1991. Carl "Stump" Merrill (born February 15 1944 in Brunswick Maine) is a former manager in Major League Baseball who served
- October 8 - Despite finishing in second, their lowest finish in his 3 1/2 years as manager, the Red Sox fire Joe Morgan and replace him with Butch Hobson. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Clell Lavern "Butch" Hobson Jr (born August 17 1951 in Tuscaloosa Alabama) is a former Third baseman and manager in Morgan is the tenth manager fired in 1991.
- October 9 - Tom Trebelhorn becomes the eleventh managerial casualty of 1991 despite a record of 40-19 and a finish over . Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Thomas Lynn Trebelhorn (born January 27, 1948 in Portland Oregon) is a former manager in Major League Baseball for the Milwaukee 500 with the Brewers.
- October 10 - Despite the large number of firings, the Mets hire Jeff Torborg as their new manager, replacing the fired Bud Harrelson. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Jeffrey Allen Torborg (born November 26, 1941 in Plainfield, New Jersey) is a former Catcher and manager in Major Derrel McKinley "Bud" Harrelson (born June 6, 1944, Niles California) is a former Major League Baseball Shortstop who On the same day, however, the Seattle Mariners fire Jim Lefebvre, the twelfth firing of 1991. The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. James Kenneth (Jim Lefebvre (born January 7, 1942 in Inglewood, California) is a former Second baseman, Third baseman
- October 18 - Jim Essian, who replaced Don Zimmer in May, is fired as manager of the Cubs, the thirteenth and last firing of a manager in 1991. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid James Sarkis Essian Jr (born January 2, 1951, in Detroit Michigan) was a Catcher and occasional infielder for the Philadelphia Phillies Donald William Zimmer (born January 17, 1931 in Cincinnati Ohio) is a former Infielder, manager, and a coach in Major League The thirteen firings set a record that still stands.
- October 27 - The Minnesota Twins become the World Series Champions with a 1-0 victory behind Jack Morris' masterful 10-inning shutout. Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. The 1991 World Series was played between the Minnesota Twins (95-67 of the American League and the Atlanta Braves (94-68 of the National League John Scott "Jack" Morris (born May 16, 1955, in St Paul Minnesota) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed Starting pitcher Gene Larkin's single off Atlanta Braves reliever Alejandro Peña scores Dan Gladden with the game's only run. Eugene Thomas Larkin (born October 24 1962 in Flushing New York) is a former switch-hitting First baseman, Designated hitter Alejandro (Vásquez Peña (born June 25, 1959) in Cambiaso Dominican Republic, is a former Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball Clinton Daniel "Dan" Gladden (born July 7, 1957 in San Jose California) is an American former Major League Baseball player The game is the first Game Seven to go into extra innings since the 1924 World Series between the Washington Senators and New York Giants. In the 1924 World Series, the Washington Senators beat the New York Giants in seven games The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Morris is named the Series MVP for the Twins, who win all four games at home while losing all three in Atlanta. Four of the seven games are decided on the final pitch, while five are decided by a single run, and three in extra innings. All are Series records.
- November 18 - Bobby Bonilla leaves the Pirates for the Mets and becomes the first five million dollar a year player in major league baseball history. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Roberto Martin Antonio "Bobby" Bonilla (boʊˈniːjə born February 23, 1963 in The Bronx, New York) is a former player in Major
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- January 3 - Luke Appling, 83, Hall of Fame shortstop who played his entire career for the Chicago White Sox, setting career record for most games at his position while batting . Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Lucius Benjamin Appling ( April 2, 1907 &ndash January 3, 1991) was an American Shortstop in Major League Baseball 310 lifetime and winning two AL batting titles; famous for his ability to foul off pitches, he retired with the 7th-most walks in history; his two years of World War II service deprived him of a chance to reach 3000 hits
- January 4 - Bill Byrd, 83, 7-time All-Star pitcher for the Negro Leagues' Baltimore Elite Giants, among the last to throw the spitball
- January 6 - Bobby Estalella, 79, Cuban outfielder for three AL teams who drew a three-year suspension for trying to jump to the Mexican League
- January 6 - Alan Wiggins, 32, second baseman for the Padres and Orioles who batted . Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. William Byrd ( July 5 1907 - January 4 1991) was an American professional Baseball player in the Negro leagues Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Bobby Estalella ( April 25, 1911 - January 6, 1991) was a Major League Baseball Outfielder and Third baseman Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Alan Anthony Wiggins ( February 17 1958 - January 6 1991) was an American Second baseman and Left fielder in 341 in the 1984 postseason
- January 25 - Hoot Evers, 69, All-Star outfielder for the Tigers who led AL in triples in 1950
- January 27 - Dale Long, 64, All-Star first baseman who hit home runs in a record eight consecutive games for the 1956 Pirates
- February 24 - Joe Munson, 90, outfielder who played from 1925 to 1926 for the Chicago Cubs
- March 1 - Ken Smith, 89, sportswriter who covered the New York Giants from 1925 until the team moved to San Francisco in 1958; later served as director of the Hall of Fame from 1963 to 1979
- March 7 - Cool Papa Bell, 87, Hall of Fame center fielder of the Negro Leagues, prominently with the St. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Walter Arthur "Hoot" Evers ( February 8, 1921 – January 25, 1991) was an Outfielder in Major League Baseball Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Richard Dale Long ( February 6, 1926 - January 27, 1991) was a First baseman in Professional baseball. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Joseph Martin Napoleon Munson ( November 6, 1899 - February 24, 1991) was a reserve Outfielder in Major League Baseball Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus James Thomas "Cool Papa" Bell ( May 17, 1903 &ndash March 7, 1991) was an American Center fielder in Negro Louis Stars, who was legendary for his speed on the bases
April-June
- April 11 - Walker Cooper, 76, 9-time All-Star catcher for six NL teams who batted . Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. William Walker Cooper ( January 8 1915 - April 11 1991) was an American Catcher in Major League Baseball who 300 five times; MVP runnerup for 1943 Cardinals
- April 16 - Al Verdel, 69, pitcher for the 1944 Philadelphia Blue Jays, and one of many player who only appeared in the majors during World War II
- April 20 - Bucky Walters, 82, 6-time All-Star pitcher whose 198 victories included three 20-win seasons for the Cincinnati Reds; the NL's 1939 MVP, he led league in ERA twice and had two wins in 1940 World Series
- May 13 - Hal Gregg, 69, All-Star pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and New York Giants from 1943 to 1952, who was the winning pitcher during the historic debut of Jackie Robinson
- May 20 - Pete Runnels, 63, All-Star infielder for the Senators and Red Sox who won two AL batting titles with Boston
- June 15 - Happy Chandler, 92, Hall of Fame executive who left the U. Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Albert Alfred Verdel (June 10 1921 - April 16 1991 was a Major League Baseball Pitcher. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. William Henry "Bucky" Walters ( April 19, 1909 - April 20, 1991) was an American Major League Baseball All-Star Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Harold Dana (Hal Gregg ( July 11, 1921 - May 13, 1991) was a Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson (January 31 1919 – October 24 1972 was a Baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held James Edward "Pete" Runnels ( January 28, 1928 - May 20, 1991) was a Major League Baseball Infielder who played Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Albert Benjamin "Happy" Chandler Sr (July 14 1898 June 15 1991 was twice Governor of Kentucky, a U S. Senate to serve as baseball commissioner from 1945 to 1951, and presided over the integration of the major leagues
- June 22 - Marv Owen, 85, third baseman for the Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, and Boston Red Sox from 1931 through 1940, who was one of the hard-hitting Tigers infield that included Hank Greenberg (1B), Charlie Gehringer (2B) and Billy Rogell (SS)
- June 26 - Johnny Johnson, 76, pitcher for the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox in the 1940s
July-September
- August 7 - Jimmy Cooney, 96, shortstop for the Boston Red Sox, New York Giants, St. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Marvin James Owen ( March 22, 1906 – June 22, 1991) was an American Third baseman in Major League Baseball Henry Benjamin "Hank" Greenberg ( January 1, 1911, New York New York – September 4, 1986) nicknamed "Hammerin' Charles Leonard Gehringer ( May 11 1903 – January 21 1993) nicknamed “ The Mechanical Man,” was a Major League Baseball William George "Billy" Rogell ( November 24, 1904 – August 9, 2003) was an American Baseball player who played Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. John Clifford Johnson ( September 29, 1914 - June 26, 1991) was a middle-relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. James Edward Cooney ' ( August 24, 1894 - August 7 - 1991 was a Shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for six different teams Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Braves between 1917 and 1928, who turned an unassisted triple play in 1927
- August 9 - Hank Majeski, 74, third baseman who set an AL record at his position with a . Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Henry Majeski ( December 13, 1916 - August 9, 1991) born in Staten Island New York was a Third Baseman for the Boston 989 fielding percentage for the 1947 Athletics
- September 15 - Smoky Burgess, 64, 6-time All-Star catcher for five teams who held the record for career pinch hits (145) until 1979
October-December
- October 7 - Leo Durocher, 86, manager who led the Brooklyn Dodgers to their first pennant in 21 years in 1941, and drove the New York Giants to two pennants and an unexpected 4-0 sweep of the Cleveland Indians in the 1954 World Series; retired with 2008 victories, second most in NL history; previously an All-Star shortstop and captain of the Cardinals' "Gashouse Gang"
- October 21 - Bobby Coombs, 83, relief pitcher for the 1933 Philadelphia Athletics and 1943 New York Giants
- October 25 - George Brunet, 56, pitcher for nine teams who led AL in losses twice with the Angels and had over 3000 strikeouts in the minor leagues
- November 11 - Heinz Becker, 75, German-born first baseman who was a key reserve on the last Cubs team to win a pennant (1945)
- December 12 - Ken Keltner, 75, 7-time All-Star third baseman for the Cleveland Indians best known for his plays which ended Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak in 1941
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