August 4, 1969: When Waterbury and Elmira played a minor-league game by mistake

This is a true baseball story. In 1969 two minor-league teams…

August 12, 1969: Elmira’s Mike Corkins throws no-hitter before call-up to Padres

Mike Corkins is one of many ballplayers with reason to dislike…

August 13, 1969: Jim Palmer no-hits the Athletics

Jim Palmer gained national acclaim early in his major-league…
Mark Belanger (Trading Card DB)

August 18, 1969: Offensive juggernaut Mark Belanger powers Baltimore win

Eight-time Gold Glove winner Mark Belanger was celebrated for…
Balor Moore (TRADING CARD DB)

August 18, 1969: Phenom Balor Moore shines as Class A teams combine for one hit

Exciting, well-played baseball action was in limited supply for…

August 29, 1969: Braves turn an ‘impossible’ triple play against Cubs

When a baseball fan heads to a ballgame, it’s usually to root…
Willie Davis

September 4, 1969: Willie Davis’s hitting streak ends at 31 games

Zack Wheat, more than four decades after playing his last major-league…

September 9, 1969: Black cat spooks Cubs and allows Mets to seize the day

During their first decade, the Mets were known more for their…

September 12, 1969: Mets pitchers drive in all the runs in doubleheader sweep

In seven seasons of futility, the New York Mets had never won…

September 20, 1969: Jim Perry’s 20th victory pushes Twins nearer pennant

Jim Perry set down the final 17 batters he faced to notch his…

September 20, 1969: Bob Moose throws a no-hitter against the Amazin’ Mets

A mood of nervous, anxious excitement permeated Shea Stadium…

October 4, 1969: Orioles win first-ever ALCS game

On October 4, 1969, nearly 40,000 fans filed into Memorial Stadium…

October 4, 1969: Mets and Braves play first NL Championship Series game

After 99 years, the major leagues ended the 1969 regular season…
Dave McNally (NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME LIBRARY)

October 5, 1969: Dave McNally tosses 11-inning masterpiece in ALCS

The Minnesota Twins couldn’t have been happy to be facing Orioles…

October 5, 1969: Mets score 11 runs to beat Braves in Game 2 of NLCS

The New York Mets entered the 1969 National League playoffs with…
Nolan Ryan (TRADING CARD DB)

October 6, 1969: Miracle Mets clinch their first National League pennant

The Atlanta Braves had their back to the wall. After losing the…