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September 11, 1976: Minnie Miñoso returns to the majors after 12 seasons

In 1975 the Chicago White Sox, their owners teetering on bankruptcy,…

September 25, 1976: Official scoring controversy ends with 9th-inning hit

A bouncer to the first baseman leading off the game called a…

September 29, 1976: Royals clinch tie for AL West division title

On September 29, 1976, the Kansas City Royals clinched at least…

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

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

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…
Ed Romero (TRADING CARD DB)

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…
Brooks Robinson (TRADING CARD DB)

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…
Billy Martin: National Baseball Hall of Fame Library

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…