Baseball History on June 5 from Baseball Almanac
Baseball history on June 5, including every baseball player who was born on June 5, died on June 5, made their debut on June 5, and ended their big league career on June 5, by Baseball Almanac. — www.baseball-almanac.com
The Baseball Almanac website carries a plethora of June 5 events that had an impact on the game's history.
-1948 - Richie Ashburn of the Phillies was on a tear as the slugger hit safely for the 23rd straight game.
-1974 - Oakland A's stars Reggie Jackson and Billy North took part in a clubhouse fist-to-cuff.
-1987 - Dwight Gooden returned from drug rehabilitation to join his New York Mets teammates.
June 5 in 1980s baseball
A first for Steve Garvey, the Blue Jays open their new yard, and Bo does Bo things on June 5th in 1980s Baseball — 80sbaseball.com
J. Daniel bring us more 80sBaseball.com events for June 5 and among the many are:
1981 - Nolan Ryan walks two in a 3-0 win over the Mets and passes Early Wynn as major leagues’ all-time walks leader
1982 – “The Brew Crew” connect for three consecutive home runs, by Robin Yount, Cecil Cooper and Ben Oglivie.
1984 - Dave Winfield goes 5 for 5
1986 - Manny Hernandez gives up just one run in 5.2 innings against the Dodgers in his MLB debut.
This Day in Baseball June 5
The ThisDayinBseball.com website provides dozens of June 5 events including these gems:
1916 – In Cleveland, Babe Ruth of the Boston Red Sox shuts out the Indians, 5 – 0, on five hits
1936 – Lou Gehrig plays in his 1,700th consecutive game.
1955 - Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees slugs a 550-foot home run.
1966 - Cincinnati Reds shortstop Leo Cardenas hits four home runs in a doubleheader.
1966 - Mantle breaks his foot by running into the outfield wall.
1977 - Dodgers honor Walter Alston by retiring uniform Number 24.
1916 – In Cleveland, Babe Ruth of the Boston Red Sox shuts out the Indians, 5 – 0, on five hits
1936 – Lou Gehrig plays in his 1,700th consecutive game.
1955 - Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees slugs a 550-foot home run.
1966 - Cincinnati Reds shortstop Leo Cardenas hits four home runs in a doubleheader.
1966 - Mantle breaks his foot by running into the outfield wall.
1977 - Dodgers honor Walter Alston by retiring uniform Number 24.
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