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May 23, 1970: Bob Gibson fans 16 in Hall of Fame matchup with Jim Bunning

When would-be saboteurs tried to pull distractions on Bob Gibson,…
Tommy John (TRADING CARD DB)

June 7, 1970: White Sox edge Yankees in 12 innings on Bat Day at Yankee Stadium

The crowd at Yankee Stadium, 65,880, was the largest gathering…

June 12, 1970: Pirates’ Dock Ellis throws a no-hitter

On June 12, 1970, Dock Ellis pitched one of the greatest games…

June 24, 1970: Reds win final game played at Crosley Field

In the pregame ceremony for the final contest at Crosley Field,…
Courtesy of Lew Insler

June 24, 1970: Bobby Murcer hits 4 home runs in a doubleheader, and much more

The morning after the Yankees hosted the Indians in a doubleheader…

June 25, 1970: Koosman, Mets win to sweep five-game series with Cubs

The Chicago Cubs held a 3½-game lead over the second-place New…

June 26, 1970: Frank Robinson’s back-to-back grand slams

Before a paid attendance of only 13,194 fans, the Baltimore Orioles…

July 6, 1970: The game when Sam McDowell played second base for the Indians

Judging by the announced attendance of 11,950, those who pushed…

July 6, 1970: Ron Santo knocks in eight in Cubs’ lopsided win over Expos

After committing three errors and losing a pop foul in the sun…

July 14, 1970: Rose knocks down Fosse to complete NL’s comeback

It was July 14, 1970, in Cincinnati, where the 41st Major League…
Jim Hutto (Trading Card DB)

July 19, 1970: Rookie Jim Hutto’s pinch-hit grand slam lifts Phillies

Jim Hutto may be best remembered among baseball trivia buffs…
Joe Foy (Trading Card DB)

July 19, 1970: Joe Foy’s 5 hits lead Mets past Giants

The New York Mets were struggling to defend their World Series…
Clay Kirby (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

July 21, 1970: Padres’ Clay Kirby lifted in eighth inning during no-hit bid

Until 2021 — the franchise’s 53rd season — no San Diego…

July 24, 1970: Tommie Agee steals home in 10th to win it for Mets

Tommie Agee had the prescience of a soothsayer. During 1970…
Mike Cuellar (TRADING CARD DB)

August 2, 1970: Orioles extend their winning streak against Royals to 23 games

August 2, 1970, was a nice hot, sunny Sunday afternoon in Baltimore.…