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…

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

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

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…

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…
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,…

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 7, 1977: A snowy beginning for Toronto’s major-league debut

From the late 1950s to the mid-1970s, Toronto was considered…