César Leonardo Tovar,nicknamed "Pepito" and "Mr. Versatility",was a Venezuelan professional baseball player,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins (1965–1972),Philadelphia Phillies (1973),Texas Rangers (1974–1975),Oakland Athletics (1975–1976),and New York Yankees (1976). Tovar was an extremely versatile player capable of playing various defensive positions on the field. In 1968,he became only the second player in MLB history to play all nine field positions during a single game,a feat first accomplished by Bert Campaneris,in 1965. Tovar also had a prolific career in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (VPBL),where he played 26 seasons –second only to the 30 seasons played by Vic Davalillo.
Tommy Harper is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder and third baseman. He played with the Cincinnati Reds (1962–67),Cleveland Indians (1968),Seattle Pilots / Milwaukee Brewers (1969–71),Boston Red Sox (1972–74),California Angels (1975),Oakland Athletics (1975),and the Baltimore Orioles (1976).
David Arthur McNally was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher from 1962 through 1975,most notably as a member of the Baltimore Orioles dynasty that won four American League pennants and two World Series championships between 1966 and 1971. A three-time All-Star,McNally won 20 or more games for four consecutive seasons from 1968 through 1971. He was one of four 20-game winners for the 1971 Orioles.
Andrew Auguste Etchebarren was an American professional baseball player and minor league manager. He played for 15 seasons in Major League Baseball as a catcher in 1962 and then from 1965 through 1978,most notably as a member of the Baltimore Orioles dynasty that won four American League pennants and two World Series championships between 1966 and 1971. A two-time All-Star,Etchebarren also played for the California Angels and the Milwaukee Brewers. After his playing career,he became a coach and managed 16 seasons in the Minor Leagues.
Nathan Colbert Jr.,is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as a first baseman from 1966 to 1976,most prominently as a member of the newly formed San Diego Padres expansion team.
William Henry Davis was a center fielder in Major League Baseball who played most of his career for the Los Angeles Dodgers. At the end of his career he ranked seventh in major league history in putouts (5449) and total chances (5719) in the outfield,and third in games in center field (2237). He was ninth in National League history in total outfield games (2274),and won Gold Glove Awards from 1971 to 1973. He had 13 seasons of 20 or more stolen bases,led the NL in triples twice,and retired with the fourth most triples (138) by any major leaguer since 1945. He holds Los Angeles club records (1958–present) for career hits (2091),runs (1004),triples (110),at bats (7495),total bases (3094) and extra base hits (585). His 31-game hitting streak in 1969 remains the longest by a Dodger. When he tied Zack Wheat's previous record at 29 games,the message board at Dodger Stadium flashed a message sent via telegram by Wheat from his home in Missouri,saying,"Congratulations. Keep going. You have done a good job. Good luck."
Michael Anthony Easler,nicknamed "The Hit Man",is an American former professional baseball outfielder,designated hitter,and coach,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros,California Angels,Pittsburgh Pirates,Boston Red Sox,New York Yankees,and Philadelphia Phillies,from 1973 to 1987.
Alonza Benjamin Bumbry is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder who played for the Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres from 1972 through 1985. Bumbry was the 1973 American League Rookie of the Year,and went on to be an All-Star and World Series champion. He is an inductee of the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame and the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. Prior to his major league career,Bumbry served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded a Bronze Star.
Kenneth Wayne Singleton is an American former professional baseball player and television sports commentator. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder and designated hitter from 1970 to 1984,most prominently as a member of the Baltimore Orioles where,he was a three-time All-Star player and was a member of the 1983 World Series winning team. He also played for the New York Mets and the Montreal Expos. In 1982,Singleton was named the recipient of the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award and in 1986,he was inducted into the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame.
Gary Steven Roenicke is a former Major League Baseball outfielder for the Montreal Expos (1976),Baltimore Orioles (1978–85),New York Yankees (1986) and Atlanta Braves (1987–88).
Kenneth Joseph Henderson is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder from 1965 through 1980 for the San Francisco Giants,Chicago White Sox,Atlanta Braves,Texas Rangers,New York Mets,Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs.
Mervin Weldon Rettenmund is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder from 1968 through 1980,most notably as a member of the Baltimore Orioles dynasty that won three consecutive American League pennants from 1969 to 1971 and,won the World Series in 1970. Rettenmund also won world championships as a player for the Cincinnati Reds and,as a coach for the Oakland Athletics.
Charles William Bradford is an American former professional baseball player. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox,Cleveland Indians (1970–71),Cincinnati Reds (1971) and St. Louis Cardinals (1975). He also played one season for the Kintetsu Buffaloes (1977) in Japan.
Tommy Lee McCraw is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as a first baseman and outfielder for the Chicago White Sox (1963–70),Washington Senators (1971),Cleveland Indians and California Angels (1973–74).
Russell Henry Snyder is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder for the Kansas City Athletics (1959–60),Baltimore Orioles (1961–67),Chicago White Sox (1968),Cleveland Indians (1968–69) and Milwaukee Brewers (1970). Snyder was a member of the 1966 world champion Baltimore Orioles team.
The 1975 Baltimore Orioles season concluded with the ball club finishing 4+1⁄2 games behind the Boston Red Sox in second place in the American League East with a 90–69 record. The team stayed in playoff contention until a doubleheader sweep by the New York Yankees at Shea Stadium on the penultimate day of the regular season on September 27. Both the Orioles and Red Sox played less than a full 162-game schedule primarily due to heavy rainfall across the Eastern United States in the wake of Hurricane Eloise. The regular season would have been extended two days had the divisional title race not been decided by September 28,with the Orioles hosting the Chicago White Sox in a single night game and the Detroit Tigers in a twi-night doubleheader and the Red Sox twice playing the Yankees at Shea simultaneously. Further lack of resolution would have necessitated a one-game playoff at Memorial Stadium on October 1.
James Edward Dwyer is an American former baseball player who was an outfielder for 18 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for seven different teams between 1973 and 1990. Listed at 5' 10",185 lb.,he batted and threw left-handed.
The 1975 Montreal Expos season was the seventh season in the history of the franchise. The Expos finished in last place in the National League East with a record of 75–87,17½games behind the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Terryal Gene Humphrey is an American former professional baseball player. A catcher,he appeared in 415 games played over all or parts of nine Major League Baseball seasons for the Montreal Expos (1971–1974),Detroit Tigers (1975) and California Angels (1976–1979). He threw and batted right-handed,stood 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall and weighed 185 pounds (84 kg).
Carlos Antonio Morales López is a retired professional baseball player. Nicknamed "Chaflán" in his native Mexico,López spent seven seasons in professional baseball,including three seasons in Major League Baseball with the California Angels (1976),Seattle Mariners (1977),and the Baltimore Orioles (1978). Over his major league career,López batted .260 with 61 runs,130 hits,24 doubles,one triples,12 home runs,54 runs batted in (RBIs),and 23 stolen bases in 237 games played. On the defensive side,López has played 181 games in right field and 49 games in center field.
