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…

July 18, 1970: Willie Mays joins the 3,000-hit club

Willie Mays is arguably the greatest baseball player of all time.1…
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…

July 24, 1970: Roberto Clemente’s defense stands out on his night in Pittsburgh

Roberto Clemente Day 1970, with the proud father holding…
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.…
Bernie Brewer, circa 2004 (TRADING CARD DB)

August 16, 1970: Bat Day crowd brings the original Bernie Brewer down in Milwaukee

One of baseball’s most beloved and enduring mascots is Milwaukee’s…
Bart Johnson (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

August 22, 1970: White Sox’s Bart Johnson wins one for teammate’s ill child

One of the many legends surrounding Babe Ruth involves Johnny…

August 23, 1970: Roberto Clemente racks up second 5-hit game of weekend

Days after celebrating his 36th birthday on August 18, 1970…

August 25, 1970: Bomb threat provides extra excitement in Twins-Red Sox game

The 1970 Boston Red Sox had a trio of avid anglers—Reggie Smith,…

August 30, 1970: Jimmy Wynn’s two homers lead Astros to win over Mets

Sunday, August 30, 1970, dawned as a typical late-summer day…