OTD in 1970… Hello Dodgers
On this day in 1970… got the opportunity to realize a childhood dream & put on the same uniform as Jackie Robinson
On this day in 1970… got the opportunity to realize a childhood dream & put on the same uniform as Jackie Robinson
Oakland A’s pitcher Vida Blue, in his eighth major league start, becomes the 11th rookie to throw a no-hitter. The A’s 21 year-old southpaw, who will become the AL MVP and Cy Young Award winner next season, beats the Twins at Oakland Coliseum, 6-0.
Today is the 42nd anniversary of the famous “chilli-dog” walk-off HR #WhiteSox View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dick Allen (@dickallen_15)
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African-American player in modern Major League Baseball when he stepped onto Brooklyn’s Ebbets Field with the Dodgers. Today, we celebrate an American hero and civil rights icon whose legacy endures on and off the field. Check out our Wallpaper Page
On this day in 1976… Michael Jack Schmidt, the greatest third baseman in baseball history, blasted four home runs in Chicago to lead the Phillies to an impressive comeback win against the Cubs. The below is an original article from the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) written by our friend Rich D’Ambrosio. April 17,…
Today in 1985, Tom Seaver won his 300th game & Rod Carew slashed his 3000th hit View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dick Allen (@dickallen_15)
Sad news today about former #Dodgers teammate Billy Buckner. One play during a long career should never define this great ball player and tough as nails competitor #RIPBillBucker View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dick Allen (@dickallen_15)