OTD: Goose in Shorts
OTD in 1976: our friend “Goose” Gossage became the first pitcher in MLB history to earn a save wearing shorts #WhiteSox
OTD in 1976: our friend “Goose” Gossage became the first pitcher in MLB history to earn a save wearing shorts #WhiteSox
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July 30th, 1973… The late Jim Bibby becomes the 14th rookie ever and the first Texas Ranger pitcher to throw a no-hitter. Facing off against the great Vida Blue, the hard throwing right-hander held Oakland A’s hitless in a 3-0 Texas victory at the Oakland Coliseum. At 6’5″ tall and well over 220 pounds, Bibby…
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)
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.
Warm birthday wishes to the great “Bad Henry” Aaron #Braves #Brewers #HRKing
Repost from @phillies with Dallas Green at Spring Training Alumni Day #Phillies #MLB