Friday, Oct 2, 2026
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1965 - Philadelphia Phillies' Chris Short strikes-out 18 New York Mets.
1966 - Two perfect game pitchers face each other (Bunning versus Koufax).
1968 - Bob Gibson sets a World Series record of 17 strikeouts (World Series #65).
1969 - Seattle Pilots play last game in Seattle, Washington, defeated by the Oakland Athletics' 3-1 for their 98th loss of year. The American League's newest franchise attracts only 677, 944 fans for the season and will play in Milwaukee as the Brewers next season.
1970 - Billy Martin named manager of the Detroit Tigers.
1970 - Plane carrying Wichita State University football team crashes killing 30.
1972 - Montreal Expos' Bill Stoneman pitches second no-hitter, beats New York Mets, 7-0.
1972 - Ron Johnson becomes first New York Giants' player to score four touchdowns (vs Philadelphia Eagles).
1978 - New York Yankees win third straight American League East beating Boston Red Sox 5-4 in a playoff game. Guidry wins #25 aided by Dent's homer and Pinella's fielding.
1980 - Larry Holmes retains WBC heavweight title defeating Muhammad Ali.