July 28, 1976: Hebner’s homer gives Pirates 1-0 victory in 13 innings

Richie Hebner entered the 1976 season without a contract. Given…

August 17, 1976: George Brett steals a win for Royals

The Kansas City Royals had developed from an expansion franchise…

August 17, 1976: Twins’ singer sets stage for bad night with anthem flub

It was “Bloomington Night” at Metropolitan Stadium on August…
Larry Andersen (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

September 4, 1976: Williamsport’s Double-A one-year wonders go out with a bang

On the dusty shelf of forgotten US Bicentennial knickknacks,…
Minnie Minoso (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

September 11, 1976: Minnie Miñoso returns to the majors after 12 seasons

In 1975 the Chicago White Sox, their owners teetering on bankruptcy,…

September 25, 1976: Official scoring controversy ends with 9th-inning hit

A bouncer to the first baseman leading off the game called a…

September 29, 1976: Royals clinch tie for AL West division title

On September 29, 1976, the Kansas City Royals clinched at least…

October 14, 1976: Chris Chambliss’ home run delivers pennant to the Bronx

It had been 12 years since the Yankees participated in the…

April 7, 1977: A snowy beginning for Toronto’s major-league debut

From the late 1950s to the mid-1970s, Toronto was considered…

April 15, 1977: Braves are winners in front of Lynyrd Skynyrd, other Southern stars

Rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, US Senator Sam Nunn, Hockey Hall of…