1960s – Page 21 – Society for American Baseball Research

September 25, 1968: Santo’s walkoff grand slam accounts for all Cubs’ runs

October 2, 1968: Bob Gibson strikes out 17 to set World Series record

October 7, 1968: Jose Feliciano lights Tigers’ fire

October 10, 1968: Lolich outduels Gibson in dramatic Game Seven victory

April 7, 1969: Dodgers’ Bill Singer credited with first official save

April 8, 1969: Tony Conigliaro returns to Red Sox after near-fatal beaning

April 8, 1969: Cubs’ Willie Smith hits dramatic 2-run, 11th-inning home run to sink Phillies

April 8, 1969: Baseball returns to Kansas City as Royals win debut

April 8, 1969: Bienvenue to MLB: Montreal Expos win inaugural game

April 8, 1969: San Diego Padres win inaugural major-league game

April 8, 1969: Mike Hegan homers, sacrifices body for win in Seattle Pilots’ inaugural game

April 9, 1969: Second verse, same as the first; Royals remain undefeated after debut

April 9, 1969: Billy Williams’ four doubles lead Cubs to drubbing of Phillies

Diego Segui (Trading Card DB)

April 12, 1969: Fun while it lasted: Seattle Pilots stake brief claim to first place

April 13, 1969: Clemente booed at Forbes Field, spearheads game-winning rally for Pirates

April 14, 1969: Mack lays claim to Jonesville in Expos’ first home opener

Reggie Rucker (TRADING CARD DB)

April 14, 1969: Multisport star Reggie Rucker wins game for Boston University

April 15, 1969: Reds rally in 9th, 10th, and win in 12th inning

April 17, 1969: Expos’ Bill Stoneman sets record for fastest no-hitter by MLB team

April 18, 1969: Billy Martin makes home debut as Twins manager

April 23, 1969: Jerry Koosman gets his first win in Mets’ miracle season

Fergie Jenkins (Trading Card DB)

April 25, 1969: Fergie Jenkins smashes home run in complete-game win over Tom Seaver, Mets

Ted Simmons (TRADING CARD DB)

April 25, 1969: Ted Simmons drives in four runs as ‘designated pinch-hitter’ for Tulsa Oilers

April 30, 1969: Reds’ Jim Maloney fires his second no-hitter