On June 11, 1976, former major league star Jim Konstanty dies at the age of 59 in Oneonta, New York, located only 22 miles from Cooperstown. In 1950, Konstanty won the National...
On June 10, 1981, The Philadelphia Phillies’ Pete Rose hits a single in the 1st inning off Nolan Ryan that gives him 3,630 hits, tying Stan Musial’s National League mark. The Phillies...
On June 10, 1974, Mike Schmidt hits what may be the longest single in major league history. The Philadelphia Phillies’ third baseman slams a ball off Astros hurler Claude Osteentoward center field,...
On June 9, 1914, at The Baker Bowl Honus Wagner becomes the first player in baseball’s modern era to reach 3,000 hits. The Hall of Fame shortstop collects the milestone hit, a...
On June 8 1989 — The Pittsburgh Pirates send 16 batters to the plate in the 1st inning against the Philadelphia Phillies , taking a 10 – 0 lead in Pittsburgh’s best...
[adrotate banner=”32″] On June 8, 1968, Don Drysdale’s major league record streak of consecutive scoreless innings comes to an end. Howie Bedell of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a sacrifice fly against Drysdale,...
On June 7, 1983, Steve Carlton of the Philadelphia Phillies surpasses Nolan Ryan in the all-time strikeout chase. Carlton’s third-inning punch-out of St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lonnie Smith gives him a career...
[adrotate banner=”41″] June 4, 1991 on Dale Murphy Appreciation Night at Fulton County Stadium . This was Murphy’s first trip back to Atlanta as a member of the Phillies, and the Braves...
On June 4 1932 — With new manager Bill Terry at the helm‚ the Giants sweep the Phils‚ 10 – 4 and 6 – 4‚ to move out of last place in...
On June 4, 1964, Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers no-hits the Philadelphia Phillies , 3-0, at Connie Mack Stadium. The hard-throwing lefty strikes out 12 batters and walks only one....