June 24, 1971: Rookie John Caruso’s only pro home run wins Class A Opening Day game

John Caruso’s short-lived professional career was not packed…
Roberto Clemente (Trading Card DB)

June 27, 1971: Roberto Clemente shines late in Pirates win over Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies opened newly built Veterans Stadium…

July 13, 1971: Reggie Jackson hits the light tower at All-Star Game in Detroit

By the end of the 1960s, it seemed that the Major League Baseball…

July 22, 1971: Tommie Agee homers twice in Mets’ 5-1 victory

When Tommie Agee stepped in the batter’s box, Mets fans attended…
Bobby Pfeil (Trading Card Database)

July 27, 1971: Philadelphia’s Bobby Pfeil hits his only two career home runs during emergency start behind the plate

In the early morning hours of July 27, 1971, the Philadelphia…

July 30, 1971: Quiet as kittens against Kaat, Yankees roar back to beat Twins

Jim Kaat knew how to win ballgames. In 1971 Kaat would win at…
Vida Blue (Courtesy of the Oakland Athletics)

August 7, 1971: Nervous Vida Blue wins his 20th game as A’s top White Sox, 1-0

Vida Blue was nervous. He had notched his 19th win of 1971 on…
Harmon Killebrew (Trading Card DB)

August 9, 1971: Willie Mays and Harmon Killebrew delight Twins fans in exhibition

Should a midseason exhibition be included among the greatest…
Harmon Killebrew (Trading Card DB)

August 10, 1971: Harmon Killebrew ends home run drought by joining 500 club

Minnesota Twins slugger Harmon Killebrew was in an unusual home-run…

August 14, 1971: Bob Gibson fires his first no-hitter for Cardinals

Bob Gibson thought he was running out of time. At 35 years of…

August 25, 1971: Roberto Clemente records 5-hit game for the final time

Roberto Clemente played his entire 18-year career with the…

August 28, 1971: Ron Santo showered with gifts on special day at Wrigley Field

With nearly 35,000 fans on hand on the day set aside to honor…

September 1, 1971: Pirates field first all-Black lineup in baseball history

Willie Stargell, left, hugs his Pittsburgh Pirates teammate…
Frank Robinson (TRADING CARD DB)

September 13, 1971: Frank Robinson smashes his 500th career home run

The year 1971 was a good time to be a sports fan in Baltimore.…