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, 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, 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."