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70 Years Ago Today: “Mickey Mantle - The Year Of The Slugger” (Sports Illustrated - June 18, 1956)

Happy Birthday In Heaven Lou Brock ~ The St. Louis Cardinals legend was born in Arkansas on this day in 1939.

Happy 84th Birthday Sir Paul McCartney! Born in Liverpool, England on this day in 1942! (photo: The Beatles at Shea Stadium '65)

Today In 1978: Ron Guidry sets the New York Yankees single-game strikeout record with 18 K's vs. the California Angels at Yankee Stadium!

"Superduperstar" - Reggie Jackson, Oakland A's (Sports Illustrated - June 17, 1974) Classic swing, classic uniform!

Today In 1960: Boston #RedSox legend Ted Williams joins the 500 Home Run Club! The historic HR puts "Teddy Ballgame" in 4th place behind Babe Ruth (714), Jimmie Foxx (534) & Mel Ott (511) #MLB #Baseball #History

Today In 2014: San Diego #Padres legend Tony Gwynn passes away at the age of 54. ⚾️ RIP Mr. Padre - We'll never forget you…

Today In 1978: Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tom Seaver hurls a no-hitter vs. the St. Louis Cardinals at Riverfront Stadium!

“The Great Nolan Ryan", California Angels (Sports Illustrated - June 16, 1975)

Today In 1938: Boston Red Sox slugger Jimmie Foxx poses after being walked 6 straight times by the St. Louis Browns!

Today In 1983: The St. Louis Cardinals trade Gold Glove first baseman Keith Hernandez to the New York Mets for pitchers Neil Allen and Rick Ownbey!

“Mickey Mantle - Born for the majors.” (TIME Magazine - June 15, 1953)

Today In 1977: The New York Mets break the hearts of their fans by trading legendary pitcher Tom Seaver to the Cincinnati Reds for Doug Flynn, Steve Henderson, Dan Norman & Pat Zachry!

Today In 1964: "Brock For Broglio"! ~ In an infamous multi-player deal that includes pitcher Ernie Broglio, the Chicago Cubs trade future HOF'er Lou Brock to the St. Louis Cardinals!

Happy 68th Birthday Wade Boggs! ~ The 5x AL batting champ and Baseball Hall of Fame legend was born on this day in 1958!

Happy 88th Birthday Billy Williams! ~ The Chicago Cubs legend was born in Whistler, Alabama on this day in 1938!

Today In 1938: View of the first night game at Ebbets Field! Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Vander Meer hurls his record setting second consecutive no-hitter vs. the Brooklyn Dodgers!