Baseball History Unpacked - June 9
The BleedCubbieBlue.com crew goes all out to share some top moments on baseball for June 9 including:
1932 - Hack Wilson avenges with a first-inning grand slam.
1961 - Ryne Duren sets an American League record with seven straight strikeouts.
2010 - Derek Lee’s 300th HR.
1932 - Hack Wilson avenges with a first-inning grand slam.
1961 - Ryne Duren sets an American League record with seven straight strikeouts.
2010 - Derek Lee’s 300th HR.
June 15 Baseball-Reference Bullpen
The BR Bullpen of Baseball-Reference.com events for June 15 and among the many are:
1923 - Lou Gehrig makes his Major League debut with the New York Yankees as a pinch hitter.
1938 - Johnny Vander Meer of the Cincinnati Reds stuns the baseball world by pitching his second successive no-hitter in five days.
1923 - Lou Gehrig makes his Major League debut with the New York Yankees as a pinch hitter.
1938 - Johnny Vander Meer of the Cincinnati Reds stuns the baseball world by pitching his second successive no-hitter in five days.
June 16 in Cardinals History
HistoryofCards.com has some pretty cool events from June 16 to celebrate:
1978 - Reds’ right-hander Tom Seaver no-hits the Cardinals at Riverfront Stadium,
2001– Albert Pujols got his first and possibly his only sacrifice bunt of his career.
1978 - Reds’ right-hander Tom Seaver no-hits the Cardinals at Riverfront Stadium,
2001– Albert Pujols got his first and possibly his only sacrifice bunt of his career.
America Gave Return Kicks The Boot
Among the least remembered tactics in American football history is the return kick, which was little used for fifty or more years before the NCAA eliminated it in 1967. Primarily used on punt returns when teams had an effective punter as its return man, a return kick was legal whenever a player took possession of the ball on a kickoff, punt, fumble recovery, or interception and immediately punted the ball back to the team that just lost control of the ball. The idea of kicking the ball back to t — www.footballarchaeology.com
Timothy P. Brown of Football Archaeology brings examples of the return kick back to life. Canadians still practice the rule and it can make for an exciting advent that springs up during a kick as shown in the example video.
This Day in Baseball June 17 - Bombin Brock
The ThisDayinBaseball.com website provides dozens of June 17 events including this legendary event:
1962 - Lou Brock hits one of longest homeruns in Polo Grounds history.
1962 - Lou Brock hits one of longest homeruns in Polo Grounds history.
This Day in Baseball June 17 - Pinch hit again Joe
The ThisDayinBaseball.com website provides dozens of June 17 events including this amazing feat:
1943 -Joe Cronin hits 2 pinch-hit homers in a double header
1943 -Joe Cronin hits 2 pinch-hit homers in a double header
This Day in Baseball June 7
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jack Taylor throws a two-hit shutout to defeat the Cleveland Spiders, 6 - 0, and to push Pittsburgh ahead of Cleveland into third place. — thisdayinbaseball.com
The ThisDayinBseball.com website provides dozens of June 7 events including these gems:
1892 - Jack Doyle becomes the first player to collect a pinch hit when he singles, coming off the bench to bat for Cleveland hurler George Davies.
1894 - Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jack Taylor throws a two-hit shutout
1908 - The Detroit Tigers turn a triple play against the Boston Red Sox for the second day in a row.
1936 - A home run by George Selkirk in the 16th inning gives Red Ruffing and the New York Yankees a 5 – 4 win over Cleveland.
1977 - The Chicago White Sox select Harold Baines with the number-one pick in the June draft.
This Day in Baseball June 16
The ThisDayinBaseball.com website provides dozens of June 16 events including these gems:
1924 - George Kelly homers in his sixth consecutive game.
1962 - Mickey Mantle comes back from injury with pinch hit 3 run home run.
1924 - George Kelly homers in his sixth consecutive game.
1962 - Mickey Mantle comes back from injury with pinch hit 3 run home run.
This Day in Baseball June 17 - Lefty record
The ThisDayinBaseball.com website provides dozens of June 17 events, including this milestone moment:
1978 - Ron Guidry set a left-handed pitcher record with 18 Ks.
1978 - Ron Guidry set a left-handed pitcher record with 18 Ks.
Steve Carlton's Pitching Masterpiece
Steven Norman Carlton, affectionately known as "Lefty," wasn't just a pitcher; he was an artist of the mound, painting his masterpieces with every curveball, screwball, and fastball. His MLB career, spanning 24 seasons and six teams, left behind a canvas of incredible achievements and a legacy that redefined pitching dominance.
Early Beginnings and Rise to Stardom:
-Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1965, Carlton's raw talent was evident, but inconsistency plagued his early years.
-A trade to the Philadelphia Phillies in 1972 proved the turning point. Under manager Gene Mauch and with the guidance of veteran Tim McCarver, Carlton blossomed into a complete pitcher.
The Pinnacle of Perfection:
-From 1972 to 1982, Carlton entered a stratosphere of pitching excellence. He won four Cy Young Awards, including a historic Triple Crown in 1972 (leading the league in wins, ERA, and strikeouts).
-Carlton's repertoire of pitches was a symphony of deception. His screwball, known as "Uncle Charlie," left batters flailing in thin air, and his pinpoint control made him nearly unhittable.
-He reached the 300-win mark in 1983, and by the end of his career, he had amassed 4,136 strikeouts, placing him second all-time among left-handed pitchers.
Early Beginnings and Rise to Stardom:
-Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1965, Carlton's raw talent was evident, but inconsistency plagued his early years.
-A trade to the Philadelphia Phillies in 1972 proved the turning point. Under manager Gene Mauch and with the guidance of veteran Tim McCarver, Carlton blossomed into a complete pitcher.
The Pinnacle of Perfection:
-From 1972 to 1982, Carlton entered a stratosphere of pitching excellence. He won four Cy Young Awards, including a historic Triple Crown in 1972 (leading the league in wins, ERA, and strikeouts).
-Carlton's repertoire of pitches was a symphony of deception. His screwball, known as "Uncle Charlie," left batters flailing in thin air, and his pinpoint control made him nearly unhittable.
-He reached the 300-win mark in 1983, and by the end of his career, he had amassed 4,136 strikeouts, placing him second all-time among left-handed pitchers.
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