https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdbF_yjw31s Phil Niekro, at the age of 46 years, six months and five days, became the oldest pitcher to win his 300th Major League game. The win came at the expense of the Toronto Blue Jays, in Toronto, on October 6, 1985. Niekro didn't exactly limp to his milestone win. He blew the Jays away on a 4-hit complete game shutout, and led the … [Read more...] about Phil Niekro Wins 300th, Age 46 – October 6, 1985
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Mickey Owen Drops 3rd Strike – Dodgers Lose Series – October 5, 1941
Your browser does not support iframes. One of the most bizarre, and dramatic plays in the history of baseball. Let's set the stage. It's another October and what do you know? The Yankees are playing in the World Series. It's only the 12th time in the last 21 years. But who are these guys they're playing, the Brooklyn Dodgers? Well they haven't won a pennant since 1920. … [Read more...] about Mickey Owen Drops 3rd Strike – Dodgers Lose Series – October 5, 1941
Bucky Dent- Bucky F!@#$%g Dent October 2, 1978
Bucky Dent was a typical all-glove, no-bat shortstop who became famous for hitting one of the most famous home runs in the history of baseball. On July 17, 1978, the Yankees lost their third straight game to the Kansas City Royals. Their record at that point was 47-42, which put them in fourth place in The AL East, 14 games behind the division leading Red Sox. At the same … [Read more...] about Bucky Dent- Bucky F!@#$%g Dent October 2, 1978
Babe Ruth Hits 60th Home Run – September 30, 1927
Babe Ruth broke the single season home run record in 1919, 1920, 1921 and 1960 When Babe Ruth hit 59 home runs in 1921, he broke his own record of 54 homers, which he had set in 1920. His 1920 record also broke a record that Ruth already held. He hit 29 homers in 1919, the year that is generally considered to be the last of the "dead ball era." After 1921, the Yankee … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth Hits 60th Home Run – September 30, 1927
Mickey Mantle Plays Shortstop, Yogi Berra at 3B – September 26, 1954
Last game of the 1954 season, Yankees vs. A's. Casey Stengel "experiments." Plays Mickey Mantle at Third Base, Yogi Berra at Shortstop, Moose Skowron at Second. For the Philadelphia Athletics it's the end of a 54-year run. The New York Yankees won five consecutive World Series between 1949 and 1953. Their streak ended in 1954, even though the '54 team posted a better … [Read more...] about Mickey Mantle Plays Shortstop, Yogi Berra at 3B – September 26, 1954