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"Season Of Surprises - Chicago's Dick Allen Juggles His Image" (Sports Illustrated - June 12, 1972)

Today In 1970: Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dock Ellis hurls a no-hitter vs. the San Diego #Padres while tripping on LSD!

Today In 1939: Legendary players pose at the brand new Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY - (seated) Eddie Collins, Babe Ruth, Connie Mack & Cy Young (standing) Honus Wagner, Grover Cleveland Alexander, Tris Speaker, Nap Lajoie, George Sisler & Walter Johnson.

Today In 1990: 43-year-old Texas Rangers pitcher Nolan Ryan hurls his 6th career no-hitter vs. the Oakland A's!

Today In 1957: Brooklyn Dodgers legend Roy Campanella hits career HR #237 - breaking Gabby Hartnett's National League record for career home runs by a catcher!

Today In 1948: Cliff Mapes becomes the last player to wear #3 with the New York Yankees! He’s shown bringing a jersey to Babe Ruth’s old locker at Yankee Stadium in preparation for a ceremony to retire The Babe’s legendary number a few days later.

Today In 1938: Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Vander Meer hurls a no-hitter vs. the Boston Bees at Crosley Field, a feat he’d repeat in his next start vs. the Brooklyn Dodgers!

Today In 1935: Babe Ruth To Become An Umpire?

Happy 79th Birthday Ken Singleton! ~ LOOKOUT! The former Major League All-Star player and beloved #Yankees announcer was born in NYC on this day in 1947!

New York Yankees legend Lou Gehrig, days after hitting 4 HR in a game, meets Bobby Lowe, the first player to hit 4 HR in one game with the Boston Beaneaters back in 1894! (June 1932)

Today In 1959: Cleveland Indians slugger Rocky Colavito clubs 4 HRs in one game vs. the Baltimore Orioles!

"If you hear any noise it's just me and the boys boppin" ~ Happy Birthday In Heaven to Pittsburgh Pirates legend Dave Parker. "The Cobra" was born in Grenada, Mississippi on this day in 1951.

Today In 1927: New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth signs some bats & balls during his visit to Governors Island!

Classic 1969 Topps Mickey Mantle Baseball Card

“A Day To Remember - June 8, 1969" ~ Cool vintage Mickey Mantle retirement day record album!

Today In 1965: Nolan Ryan is selected by the New York Mets in the first Major League Amateur Draft! (12th round - 226th pick) Fun Fact: Nolan wore #34 for two games w/NYM in 1966, then switched to #30. He went back to #34 with Houston in 1980.

Today In 1965: Johnny Bench is selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the first ever Major League Amateur Draft! The all-time great catcher goes in the 2nd round - 36th pick overall.