July 4, 1976: Mets win 10th game in a row, beat Cubs 9-4

There was a feeling of goodwill in the air during America’s…

July 7, 1976: Red Sox force extra innings, but Chicago wins in the 10th

After winning the first two games of their July 1976 series at…

July 9, 1976: Houston’s Larry Dierker tosses a no-hitter at the Astrodome

“I knew I had a no-hitter after the first inning,” said Larry…
Mickey Lolich (TRADING CARD DB)

July 18, 1976: Mets’ Mickey Lolich blanks Braves, throws 2-hitter

Mickey Lolich’s one-year tenure with the Mets in 1976 was about…

July 20, 1976: Hank Aaron hits his 755th and final career home run

It seems appropriate somehow that Henry Aaron’s last moonshot…
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July 24, 1976: Lyman Bostock hits for the cycle as Twins thrash White Sox

In 1976 Minnesota Twins center fielder Lyman Bostock was in his…
Bert Blyleven (Trading Card DB)

July 26, 1976: Blyleven triumphant with Rangers in return to the Met

Bert Blyleven was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the third…

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,…