"A guy who throws what he intends to throw that's the definition of a good1963 Sandy Koufax, who unanimously won the CY Young Award six days ago, is also named the National League's MVP. The Dodger legend out points Pirates' infielder Dick Groat, 237-190.
pitcher." - SANDY KOUFAX, Hall of Famer (1955-1963)
1964 American hurler Joe Stanka wins the league's MVP award pitching for the Nankai Hawks. His three straight victories over the Yomiuri Giants helps his team capture the Japanese Series.
1967 The White Sox announce the team will play nine regular season games in Milwaukee during the 1968 season. It's the first time since 1905 an American League team has played outside its own city.
1974 After leading the league with 25 wins and a 2.49 era, A's hurler Catfish Hunter is named the AL's Cy Young winner.
1975 Giants pitcher John Montefusco (15-9, 2.88, 215) 'the Count', wins the National League Rookie of the Year Award. Expo catcher Gary Carter finishes second.
1986 The Orioles trade Storm Davis to the Padres for catcher Terry Kennedy and minor leaguer Mark Williamson.
2000 Signing a three-year, $2 million contract, broadcaster Bob Brenly, 46, is named as manager of the Diamondbacks. The former major league catcher replaces Buck Showalter, the clubs' only manager, who was let go at the end of the season.
2001 George W. Bush becomes the eighth president to attend a World Series game and the first since Dwight D. Eisenhower to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Wearing a New York Fire Department windbreaker in honor of the heroes of the September 11 attacks, the Commander in Chief walks to the mound by himself, gives a thumbs up, and throws a perfect strike to the Yankees' backup catcher much to the delight of the stadium faithful.
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