1970s

Tommie Aaron left Major League Baseball on September 26, 1971, closing out a career that lasted almost a decade. He […]

Ted Savage spent nine years navigating Major League Baseball through the 1960s and early ’70s, suiting up for eight different

Floyd Weaver built a four-season career in Major League Baseball as a right-handed pitcher, wrapping up his final appearance on

Larry Bearnarth made a modest but memorable mark in baseball history during his eight seasons as a pro pitcher, from

Ron Brand carved out a unique niche in Major League Baseball during his nine-season career from 1963 to 1971. He

John O’Donoghue is honestly a pretty fascinating figure in baseball history. He really embodied the journeyman pitcher, carving out a

Wallace Edward Bunker’s baseball career burned bright but didn’t last long. He played just eight seasons from 1963 to 1971,

Alfred John Ferrara Jr., better known as “The Bull,” wrapped up his Major League Baseball career on September 1, 1971,

Luis Meléndez played eight seasons in Major League Baseball, then stepped away from the game at just 27 years old

Ray Bare wrapped up his major league baseball career in 1977 after five unpredictable seasons in the big leagues. This

Wayne Simpson’s professional baseball career shone brightly, though it didn’t last long. From 1970 to 1977, he made a memorable

Earl Williams made his mark with an eight-year run in Major League Baseball, full of raw talent and its share

Leonard Norris Foster, a utility infielder who played five seasons in Major League Baseball, represents the journey of countless players

Lee William “Buzz” Capra made his mark in Major League Baseball, even if his career was a bit on the

Alfred Henry “Skip” Jutze built a six-season career as a Major League Baseball catcher from 1972 to 1977. He played

Most baseball fans talk about the legendary pitchers from the 1970s, but not many recall the lefty who quietly carved

José Manuel “Pepe” Mangual had a short but memorable run in Major League Baseball during the 1970s. He played outfield

Jim Shellenback made a name for himself as a professional baseball player in the 1970s. He left his mark on

Bill Singer built a solid career as a Major League Baseball pitcher through the 1960s and 1970s. He played for

Mike Kekich built a respectable career as a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball throughout the 1960s and 1970s. He

Ken Boswell built a solid career as a second baseman in Major League Baseball, mostly playing for the New York

Steve Hargan made a name for himself as a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball before he retired in 1977.

Ollie Brown built a solid 12-year career in Major League Baseball before deciding to retire in 1977. He played outfield

Doug Rader made his mark as a third baseman in Major League Baseball during the 1960s and 1970s. People remember

George Mitterwald built a solid career as a catcher in Major League Baseball through the 1960s and 1970s. He played

If you’re a baseball fan from the 1970s, you might remember Ramón Hernández. He played as a skilled catcher and

Félix Millán made a name for himself as a second baseman in Major League Baseball before he retired in 1977.

Bruce Dal Canton carved out a solid career as a Major League Baseball pitcher in the 1960s and 1970s. He

Terry Harmon played eleven seasons in Major League Baseball as a reliable infielder, mostly with the Philadelphia Phillies. From 1967

Luis Alvarado made a name for himself as a utility infielder during baseball’s golden years in the 1960s and 1970s.

Bob Heise carved out his own spot in Major League Baseball during the 1970s as one of the game’s most

Pat Dobson spent 11 years in Major League Baseball before he called it a career in 1977. As a right-handed

Gary Nolan made his mark as a right-handed pitcher during one of baseball’s most electric decades. He spent nearly all

Tom Shopay made a name for himself as a professional baseball player in the 1970s, working as an outfielder in

Tom Hall made a respectable run in Major League Baseball through the 1970s, pitching for several teams before calling it

Dave Nelson built a solid career in Major League Baseball during the 1960s and 1970s. He played multiple positions for

Jerry Johnson built a solid career as a professional baseball pitcher in the 1960s and 1970s. He left his mark

Carlos May put together a solid 10-year run in Major League Baseball before he finally hung up his cleats in

Gary Ross built a solid professional baseball career that lasted several years, finally wrapping up in 1977. He might not

Bill Melton carved out his own spot in baseball history as a third baseman, especially with the Chicago White Sox.

Jack Heidemann built a respectable career as a shortstop in Major League Baseball during the 1970s. He played for several

Héctor Torres left his mark on Major League Baseball in the 1970s. He played as a versatile infielder for several

Jerry DaVanon put together a solid nine-year run in Major League Baseball, moving through five different teams before he finally

Bart Johnson isn’t exactly a household name in baseball, but his path through the 1970s pro leagues really mirrors the

Bill Butler built a solid career in professional baseball during the 1960s and 1970s, pitching in the major leagues. He

Don Carrithers pitched in Major League Baseball for eight seasons before he hung up his cleats in 1977. The right-handed

Bob Johnson made a solid mark in Major League Baseball throughout the 1970s, mostly playing as an infielder until he

Steve Dunning built a respectable career as a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball during the 1970s. He played for

Doug Griffin isn’t a name you hear every day, but this second baseman left his mark on Major League Baseball

Steve Kline made a name for himself in Major League Baseball during the 1970s as a reliable left-handed pitcher. He