Joe Foy (Trading Card DB)

July 19, 1970: Joe Foy’s 5 hits lead Mets past Giants

The New York Mets were struggling to defend their World Series…
Clay Kirby (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

July 21, 1970: Padres’ Clay Kirby lifted in eighth inning during no-hit bid

Until 2021 — the franchise’s 53rd season — no San Diego…

July 24, 1970: Tommie Agee steals home in 10th to win it for Mets

Tommie Agee had the prescience of a soothsayer. During 1970…
Mike Cuellar (TRADING CARD DB)

August 2, 1970: Orioles extend their winning streak against Royals to 23 games

August 2, 1970, was a nice hot, sunny Sunday afternoon in Baltimore.…
Bernie Brewer, circa 2004 (TRADING CARD DB)

August 16, 1970: Bat Day crowd brings the original Bernie Brewer down in Milwaukee

One of baseball’s most beloved and enduring mascots is Milwaukee’s…
Bart Johnson (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

August 22, 1970: White Sox’s Bart Johnson wins one for teammate’s ill child

One of the many legends surrounding Babe Ruth involves Johnny…

August 23, 1970: Roberto Clemente racks up second 5-hit game of weekend

Days after celebrating his 36th birthday on August 18, 1970…

August 25, 1970: Bomb threat provides extra excitement in Twins-Red Sox game

The 1970 Boston Red Sox had a trio of avid anglers—Reggie Smith,…

August 30, 1970: Jimmy Wynn’s two homers lead Astros to win over Mets

Sunday, August 30, 1970, dawned as a typical late-summer day…

September 2, 1970: Expos topple Pirates on John Boccabella walk-off home run

The contrast between the two teams could not have been starker.…
Fred Cambria

September 5, 1970: Pirates rookie Fred Cambria beats Phillies for only major-league win

Rookie right-hander Fred Cambria was the starting pitcher for…

September 18, 1970: Billy Williams, Ferguson Jenkins reach milestones in win over Expos

On a pheasant-hunting trip during the offseason, Fergie Jenkins…
Vida Blue (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

September 21, 1970: A’s rookie Vida Blue no-hits Twins, drinks their champagne

The Minnesota Twins (92-60) were ready to party. All that stood…
Andy Etchebarren

September 22, 1970: Orioles leave Tigers in the dark, win 100th game amid blackouts

As areas of urban and suburban Baltimore simmered without electricity…

September 23, 1970: Dodgers lose to Giants, 14-10, after leading by 8 runs

The San Francisco Giants journeyed to Los Angeles for a late-season…

September 25, 1970: Mauch’s 70 in ’70 prediction comes true

70 in ’70! Most managers get fired for such modest predictions,…
Connie Mack (Courtesy of Trading Card Database)

September 29, 1970: Phils stumble in Connie Mack Stadium’s waning days

“Connie Mack Stadium is an old woman dancing nude at the Medicare…

October 1, 1970: Alex Johnson snatches AL batting crown from Carl Yastrzemski as Angels hand White Sox their 106th loss

On the final day of the 1970 season, October 1, Alex Johnson…