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

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

April 6, 1977: Angels debut their first free-agent class; Mariners open play in Seattle

The Sporting News cover for March 5, 1977, featured a picture…

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…

April 15, 1977: Expos and Phillies christen Olympic Stadium in front of 57,592 fans

An estimated 350,000 fans greeted the Expos as they paraded through…
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April 15, 1977: After 64 years, Holyoke gets a rough welcome back to the minors

The Western Massachusetts city of Holyoke went 64 years between…

April 16, 1977: Montreal Expos earn first win in Olympic Stadium

Despite suffering through a miserable 55-107 campaign the prior…

April 17, 1977: Tom Seaver throws his fifth one-hitter to lead Mets past Cubs

The New York Mets were 4-4 nine days into the 1977 season. All…
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April 19, 1977: Brooks Robinson hits his final career home run, a game-winner for Orioles

Entering the 1977 season, expectations were low for the Baltimore…
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April 20, 1977: Hat trick? Yankees’ unconventional lineup spurs win over Blue Jays

After bolstering their pennant-winning roster with high-profile…

April 27, 1977: Hector Cruz leads Cardinals’ landslide over Cubs

It was a short day’s work for Hector “Heity” Cruz on April…

May 4, 1977: Jim Kaat and Randy Jones get the fans home early in San Diego

What happens when two pitchers who are proud of how quickly they…

May 11, 1977: Braves owner Ted Turner takes reins as manager

Budding media mogul Ted Turner, who had obtained the rights to…

May 14, 1977: Jim Spencer drives in eight runs in White Sox rout

The 1977 Chicago White Sox – known ever after as the “Southside…
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May 15, 1977: First-pitch flinger Alice Cooper welcomes Yankees to nightmare

On June 19, 1977, theatrical rock singer Alice Cooper played…
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May 21, 1977: Merv Rettenmund homer for Padres sinks Expos after 21 innings

When Montreal Expos pitcher Dan Warthen wound and delivered the…

May 29, 1977: Expos’ Larry Parrish goes 5-for-5, hits three consecutive homers

In 1976, Larry Parrish had batted only .232 in 154 games, and…

May 30, 1977: Dennis Eckersley no-hits Angels in Cleveland

It was evident to at least one person that Dennis Eckersley was…

June 12, 1977: Tom Seaver wins his final game for Mets

The New York Mets faced the Houston Astros in the final game…
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June 19, 1977: Lamar Johnson sings national anthem, provides entire White Sox offense

On June 19, 1977, the Chicago White Sox hosted the Oakland A’s…
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June 21, 1977: Blue Jays bring baseball back to Utica with Opening Day win

In April 1977 a brand-new baseball team called the Blue Jays…
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June 22, 1977: Larry Bowa’s grand slam powers Phillies’ win over Reds

Larry Bowa and Joe Hoerner crossed paths for the first time as…