Dick Allen

On this date in 1978, the A's release Dick Allen ending his 15-year career.

"Play him, fine him and play him again." - Phillies manager Gene Mauch on how he handled Dick Allen

Phil Niekro

On this date in 1997, Phil Niekro was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

"I just take my three swings and go back to the bench. I don't want to mess up my swing." - Richie Allen on trying to hit Niekro's knuckleball

Dick Allen

On this date in 1972, Dick Allen of the White Sox is named the AL MVP after hitting 37 home runs and 113 rbis.

"I'll play first, third, left. I'll play anywhere - except Philadelphia."

Bob Gibson

On this date in 1968, Bob Gibson sets a World Series record by striking out 17 Tigers in a 4-0 Cardinals win in Game 1 of the World Series.

"Bob Gibson was so mean he would knock you down and then meet you at home plate to see if you wanted to make something of it." - Dick Allen 

Dick Allen

On this date in 1974, with 16 games remaining, Dick Allen announces that he is quitting the team. His 32 home runs will still be enough to lead the American League for the year.

"I wish they'd shut the gates and let us play ball with no press and no fans."

Dick Allen

Om this date in 1978, the A's release Dick Allen who finishes hi career with 351 home runs and 1119 rbis.

"If a horse can't eat it, then I don't like it." - on Astroturf

Dick Allen

Born on today's date, Dick Allen.

"Now I know why the Phillies fans boo Richie all the time. When he hits a home run, there's no souvenir." - Willie Stargell after Allen hit a ball out of the park at Connie Mack Stadium

Dick Allen

On this date in 1972, Dick Allen of the White Sox wins the AL MVP Award after hitting 37 home runs and 113 rbis.

"Play him, fine him, and play him again." - Gene Mauch

Bob Gibson

On this date in 1968, Bob Gibson sets the World Series record by striking out 17 Tigers in a 4-0 Cardinals win in Game 1 of the World Series.

"Bob Gibson was so mean he would knock you down and then meet you at home plate to see if you wanted to make something of it." - Dick Allen

Dick Allen

On this date, the Braves trade holdout first baseman Dick Allen and Johnny Oates to the Phillies for Jim Essian and Barry Bonnell. Allen had refused to report to the Braves after being acquired in an off-season deal with the White Sox.

"Play him, fine him and play him again." - Phillies manager Gene Mauch on how he handled Dick Allen

Dick Allen

On this date in 1978, the A's release Dick Allen ending his 15-year career.

"If a horse can't eat it, then I don't like it." - on Astroturf

Dick Allen

On this date, Dick Allen of the White Sox is named the AL MVP after hitting 37 home runs and 113 rbis.

"I'll play first, third, left. I'll play anywhere - except Philadelphia."

Dick Allen

On this date in 1978, Dick Allen is released by the A's ending his major league career.

"I'll play first, third, left. I'll play anywhere - except Philadelphia."