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Charlie Lea pitches first No Hitter at Olympic Stadium

Charlie Lea pitches first No Hitter at Olympic Stadium

On May 10, 1981, Montreal Expos right-hander Charlie Lea pitches the first no-hitter in the history of Olympic Stadium. Lea, the first French-born pitcher to hurl a no-hitter, strikes out eight batters and walks four in the second game of a doubleheader, as the Expos beat the San Francisco Giants, 4-0.In 2010 Lea was asked what he remembered about the final out of the game, it ended with a fly ball of the bat of Giants first baseman Enos Cabell. Lea said “It was a slider a little bit away from him,” he went onto say, ” I don’t know if it was up or down but he hit it off the end, a little lazy fly ball to center. Dawson really didn’t have to move out of his tracks. Andre was a fairly emotionless guy. When he caught it and and immediately threw his arms in the air and started jumping up and down, me seeing his emotion, it was something special.”Only three pitchers tossed no-hitters for the Montreal Expos franchise, Bill Stoneman did it twice in 1969 and 1972, and Dennis Martinez pitched a perfect game in 1991. Learn More about the teams, players, ball parks and events that happened on this date in history just click the tags! 1981 | Andre Dawson | Bill Stoneman | Charlie Lea | Dennis Martinez | Enos Cabell | May 10 | Montreal Expos | Olympic Stadium | San Francisco Giants

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Charlie Lea pitches first No Hitter at Olympic Stadium

Charlie Lea pitches first No Hitter at Olympic Stadium

On May 10, 1981, Montreal Expos right-hander Charlie Lea pitches the first no-hitter in the history of Olympic Stadium. Lea, the first French-born pitcher to hurl a no-hitter, strikes out eight batters and walks four in the second game of a doubleheader, as the Expos beat the San Francisco Giants, 4-0.In 2010 Lea was asked what he remembered about the final out of the game, it ended with a fly ball of the bat of Giants first baseman Enos Cabell. Lea said “It was a slider a little bit away from him,” he went onto say, ” I don’t know if it was up or down but he hit it off the end, a little lazy fly ball to center. Dawson really didn’t have to move out of his tracks. Andre was a fairly emotionless guy. When he caught it and and immediately threw his arms in the air and started jumping up and down, me seeing his emotion, it was something special.”Only three pitchers tossed no-hitters for the Montreal Expos franchise, Bill Stoneman did it twice in 1969 and 1972, and Dennis Martinez pitched a perfect game in 1991. Learn More about the teams, players, ball parks and events that happened on this date in history just click the tags! 1981 | Andre Dawson | Bill Stoneman | Charlie Lea | Dennis Martinez | Enos Cabell | May 10 | Montreal Expos | Olympic Stadium | San Francisco Giants

Catfish Hunter is Perfect May 8 1968 - 9th Inning Broadcast

Catfish Hunter is Perfect May 8 1968 - 9th Inning Broadcast

On May 8, 1968, Catfish Hunter of the Oakland A’s pitches a perfect game against the Minnesota Twins. Hunter’s perfect game is the first in the American League during the regular season in 46 years, when White Sox right-hander Charlie Robertson, who accomplished the feat against Detroit in 1922.Don Larsen had pitched a perfect game in the 1956 World Series.He strikes out 11, including Harmon Killebrew three times, and drives in three of the A’s four runs, the other coming on a two-out, bases-loaded walk to 1B Danny Cater in the 8th inning. Only 6,298 fans are in attendance.1968 | Catfish Hunter | Danny Cater | Harmon Killebrew | May 8 | Minnesota Twins | Oakland A's

Bob Watson of the Houston Astros scores the one millionth run in major league history

Bob Watson of the Houston Astros scores the one millionth run in major league history

On May 4, 1975, At 12:32pm at Candlestick Park, Bob Watson of the Houston Astros scores the one millionth run in major league history. Watson scores the run on Milt May’s three-run homer, as part of the Astros’ 8-6 loss to the San Francisco Giants in the first game of a doubleheader. He scored seconds ahead of Dave Concepción of the Cincinnati Reds, playing in a different game in another city, to earn the distinction.Learn More about the teams, players, ball parks and events that happened on this date in history just click the tags! 1975 | Bob Watson | Candlestick Park | Dave Concepcion | Houston Astros | May 4 | Milt May | San Francisco Giants

Willie Mays hits 4 homeruns at County Stadium

Willie Mays hits 4 homeruns at County Stadium

Today’s classic moment features the San Francisco giants and the Milwaukee Braves on April 30 1961. The Say Hey Kid Willie Mays ties the Major League Record of 4 Homeruns in a Single Game at County Stadium.Special note – I am going to play the news reel and some game audio of his 4 homeruns and then have Mays himself talk a little about his amazing career.today's game, it is brought to you www.thisdayinbaseball.com. This day in baseball has thousands of classic moments in baseball history. Pick a day, season, player and you will see countless memories and moments. Learn More about the teams, players, ball parks and events that happened on this date in history just click the tags! 1961 | April 30 | County Stadium (NL) | Milwuakee Braves | San Francisco Giants | Willie Mays

Apr 28, 1965 Mets announcer Lindsay Nelson calls the game from the Dome's ceiling - Vintage Baseball Reflections

Apr 28, 1965 Mets announcer Lindsay Nelson calls the game from the Dome's ceiling - Vintage Baseball Reflections

April 28, 1965 Mets announcer Lindsay Nelson calls the game from the Dome's ceilingThe Audio Was supplied by Astrodaily.com Classic Broadcasts are old-time broadcasts that have been put together from various sources. Many are found on the Internet Archives in a raw form. If you wish to take a deeper dive, that includes:Scorecards, Rosters, Newspaper Clippings. All members can jump over to : www.vintagebaseballreflections.com and join the membership platformAstros History - Astros HistoryThis Day In Baseball - Learn more about the players, teams and seasons

April 24, 1966 Willie Mays ties Mel Ott - Vintage Baseball Reflections

April 24, 1966 Willie Mays ties Mel Ott - Vintage Baseball Reflections

April 24, 1966 Willie Mays ties Mel Ott with his 511th homerun The Audio Was supplied by Astrodaily.com Classic Broadcasts are old-time broadcasts that have been put together from various sources. Many are found on the Internet Archives in a raw form. If you wish to take a deeper dive, that includes:Scorecards, Rosters, Newspaper Clippings. All members can jump over to : www.vintagebaseballreflections.com and join the membership platformAstros History - Astros HistoryThis Day In Baseball - Learn more about the players, teams and seasons

April 18, 1987 Mike Schmidt 500th Homerun - Vintage Baseball Reflections

April 18, 1987 Mike Schmidt 500th Homerun - Vintage Baseball Reflections

On April 18, 1987, At Three Rivers Stadium Mike Schmidt hits his 500th career home run. Schmidt connects against Don Robinson of the Pittsburgh Pirates, becoming the 14th player in history to reach the milestone. Schmidt’s home run helps the Philadelphia Phillies to an 8-6 victory.Classic Broadcasts are old-time broadcasts that have been put together from various sources. Many are found on the Internet Archives in a raw form. If you wish to take a deeper dive, that includes:Scorecards, Rosters, Newspaper Clippings. All members can jump over to : www.vintagebaseballreflections.com and join the membership platform

April 12 - The Grey Eagle Soars - The Tris Speaker Trade

April 12 - The Grey Eagle Soars - The Tris Speaker Trade

On April 12, 1916 the Boston Red Sox trade one of the greatest players ever to play major league baseball Tris Speaker to the Cleveland Indians. It is a script that could almost be played today. The player felt disrespected by the team, the team felt it was over paying, a war of words happened and the Indians scoop up a star that would lead them to a World Series and become one of the franchises best players of all time.

April 11 One and Done the home debut and story of the Seattle Pilots

April 11 One and Done the home debut and story of the Seattle Pilots

On April 11, 1969, The Seattle Pilots debuted for their first home game at Sick's Stadium. Gus Bell fires a complete game 7-0 shutout over the White Sox as the paid attendance of 14,000+ watches on a perfect Seattle day. The story of the Pilot's though is a deep complicated one and in this podcast, we will discuss - Ball Four, William Daley's Role, how the ballpark although clearly unusable for Major League Baseball was not the main issue and neither was the attendance. How two bids to buy the team failed to keep them in Seattle and how they were the only team in MLB history to go bankrupt. Also - the website celebrating the Pilots. Or, watch a promotional 17-minute videothe Pilots produced about their season-including footage of opening day at Sicks.)

April 10 - FISK changes his Sox

April 10 - FISK changes his Sox

On March 18, 1981 Future Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk, signs a contract with the Chicago White Sox after then GM Hayward Sullivan made an apparent clerical error mailing the contract out late in December of 1980. He makes the season debut in 1981 vs the Boston Red Sox in fenway and in a scene out of the movies he slugs a 3 run homer in the 8th to give the White Sox a lead they would not relinquish. Here is the story. Highlighted in this podcast - Carlton Fisk Ron Leflore Our Youtube Channel and full length radio broadcasts - Thisdayinbaseball

April 9 - FERNANDOMANIA

April 9 - FERNANDOMANIA

April 9, 1981 Fernando Valenzuela was forced to start opening day for the Dodgers as Jerry Reuss injured himself 24 hours before the game. Fernando would unleash the second greatest pitching streak in baseball history and turn the Dodger fan base upside down with is incredible performance. As Vin Scully would say it was like a religious experience to see what he did.

April 8 - I Had A Hammer How Hank Aaron rose above it all

April 8 - I Had A Hammer How Hank Aaron rose above it all

April 8 episode is about Hank Aaron and his heroic journey through a divided Nation to take one of baseballs most treasured records. Aaron's story is one of perseverance and worth the listen. We take you through his childhood and bring you to the ball park on April 8, 1974 with a World Series like atmosphere. Enjoy the show!

April 7 - The Stat that created a position The Save

April 7 - The Stat that created a position The Save

The role of a closer was not an officially role until the term Save came into play officially in 1969. Bill Singer of the Los Angeles Dodgers was the first to register a save when he pitched 3 nearly perfect games to open the 69 season at Crosley Field in Cincinnati. The actually stat was created by Jerome Holtzman after he got frustrated watched Elroy Face receive so much credit after his 18-1 season. He felt Face was far better in 1958 and the existing stats had no true way to capture it. Thus the save was born and he was paid a bonus by the Sporting News to calculate the stat unofficially from 1960 - 1969. We hope you enjoy the episode!

April 6 - The DH officially debuts after 86 years of debate

April 6 - The DH officially debuts after 86 years of debate

April 6 1973 - Ron Bloomberg comes to the plate for the New York Yankees as the first officially DH in Fenway Park. It may surprise you though to know the DH debate was started all the way back in 1887 by Al Spaulding and the vote to have a DH narrowly failed and again it nearly took hold in 1928.Here is the story behind the story!

Mickey Cochrane World Series Walk Off

Mickey Cochrane World Series Walk Off

Listen to the highlights of Game 6 of the 1935 World Series Featuring Mickey Cochrane on his Birthday! The son of Northern Irish immigrant John Cochrane and Scottish immigrant Sadie Campbell, Gordon Stanley "Mickey" Cochrane was born on April 6, 1903 in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.Mickey Cochrane is considered by many historians of the game to be the finest receiver to play in the major leagues during the first half of the 20th century. An exceptional line-drive hitter, Cochrane posted the highest lifetime batting average (.320) and on-base percentage (.419) of any catcher with more than 5,000 career at-bats. An outstanding team leader as well, Cochrane played for five pennant-winning teams and three world championship squads in his 13 major league seasons. He helped lead Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics to three straight pennants and two world championships from 1929 to 1931, before piloting the Detroit Tigers to back-to-back pennants in 1934 and 1935, and to victory in the 1935 World Series as the team's player-manager.

April 5 - Charlie Ebbets builds Ebbets Field

April 5 - Charlie Ebbets builds Ebbets Field

On April 5, 1913 Charlie Ebbets dream comes true as we opens Ebbets Field. Our Podcast details how the land was bought Disney style, lost they keys to the front gate and how a future hall of famer hits a foul pop that lends to a Highlander bumping his head on a base drum.

April 4 1994 - A New Era is born in Cleveland as The Jake opens

April 4 1994 - A New Era is born in Cleveland as The Jake opens

Over the past 93 seasons, the Cleveland Indians had finished first just 3 times. Going to 3 World Series and winning 2. On average they finished over 18 games out of first place. On April 4, 1994 The Jake opened and despite the first 7 innings when they were no hit, a new era was born and the Indians will go on to be one of the most successful regular season teams the last 20+ seasons.

Tom Seaver signs with the Mets and 3 years later pulls off a Miracle

Tom Seaver signs with the Mets and 3 years later pulls off a Miracle

On April 3, 1966, the New York Mets sign University of Southern California star Tom Seaver to his first contract, including a $50,000 bonus. Seaver had been selected by the Atlanta Braves in the January draft, but Commissioner Spike Eckert voided the deal when he signed a contract after USC’s season had already begun. The Mets beat out the Indians and the Phillies in a lottery for Seaver’s services.To celebrate listen to Seaver pitch the 10th inning of the 1969 World Series. Read more about Seaver on his page - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/tom-seaver-biography/More about events on April 3 - https://thisdayinbaseball.com/april-3-this-day-in-baseball/Listen to the full game here - https://www.youtube.com/user/ThisDayInBaseball/featured

April 3 - Dennis Eckersley traded and then he evolves into one of the greatest closer in Baseball history

April 3 - Dennis Eckersley traded and then he evolves into one of the greatest closer in Baseball history

April 3, 1987, the Chicago Cubs trade Dennis Eckersley for 3 minor league players to the Oakland A's. At one time trading "The Eck" would have been big news! However, at the time the Eck was a struggling pitcher heading towards the end of his effectiveness. Unknown to Oakland or Chicago the Eck had already taken incredible steps to turn his life around. Here is the story of the trade, what Oakland thought they were getting vs what they actually got. You can read all about Dennis Eckersley on This Day in Baseball.If you are hungry for more baseball stories we have thousands of stories for all 365 days of the year on this day in baseball!

April 2 1976 - Future Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson is traded to Baltimore in 6 player deal

April 2 1976 - Future Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson is traded to Baltimore in 6 player deal

On April 2, 1976 the Oakland A's trade future Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson and World Series hero and Al Start Pitcher Ken Holtzman to the Baltimore Orioles for Don Baylor, Mike Torrez and Paul Mitchell. At the time Jackson had won an MVP, made 6 All-Star appearances, was a driving force in 3 Championships, and he was second all-time in home runs for the franchise and 4th in career RBI's. Holtzman was a workhorse pitching between 255 - 297 innings and winning 58% of his games. He made 2 All-Star games and won game 7 in the 1973 World Series. Don Baylor at the time was an evolving player and Mike Torrez had established himself as a good pitcher but not on Holtzman's level. We look into the trade and why it happened. To read more check out - This Day in Baseball You can find more April 2 events HERELearn more about Reggie Jackson