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In 1967, Ken 'Hawk' Harrelson was 'fired' by Kansas City Athletics owner Charlie Finley, allowing Harrelson to sign with teams bidding for his services.

In 1990, the Philadelphia Phillies scored 9 runs in the ninth inning to beat Los Angeles 12-11.

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In 1975, the Rick and Paul Reuschel became the first and still only brothers to combine for a shutout in MLB history.

In 1974, the movie 'The Longest Yard' starring Burt Reynolds and featuring football players Ray Nietzsche and Joe Kapp debuted in theaters.