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

It was July 14, 1970, in Cincinnati, where the 41st Major League…
Fred Seibly (Tri-City Herald, July 27, 1970)

July 17, 1970: A protest, a replay, and a losing no-hitter for Tri-City Padres

A successful protest can set off all kinds of unusual events,…

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…

September 2, 1970: Expos topple Pirates on John Boccabella walk-off home run

The contrast between the two teams could not have been starker.…
Fred Cambria

September 5, 1970: Pirates rookie Fred Cambria beats Phillies for only major-league win

Rookie right-hander Fred Cambria was the starting pitcher for…
Fergie Jenkins (Trading Card Database)

September 7, 1970: Fergie Jenkins belts home run and goes the distance for Cubs

In their first visit to newly opened Three Rivers Stadium, the…

September 18, 1970: Billy Williams, Ferguson Jenkins reach milestones in win over Expos

On a pheasant-hunting trip during the offseason, Fergie Jenkins…
Vida Blue (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

September 21, 1970: A’s rookie Vida Blue no-hits Twins, drinks their champagne

The Minnesota Twins (92-60) were ready to party. All that stood…
Andy Etchebarren

September 22, 1970: Orioles leave Tigers in the dark, win 100th game amid blackouts

As areas of urban and suburban Baltimore simmered without electricity…