Today in Baseball History: October 17th

1991 On October 17, 1991, the Atlanta Braves win their first National League pennant since their move from Milwaukee. John Smoltz pitches a complete game, six-hit shutout against the Pittsburgh Pirates to win the game, 4-0.

1989 On October 17, 1989, an earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale forces postponement of the third game of the World Series. The earthquake hits the Bay Area 20 minutes before the start of Game Three between the San Francisco Giants and Oakland A's. Although no one at Candlestick Park is seriously hurt, the ballpark sustains some damage and will be immediately evacuated…

1987 On October 17, 1987, the Minnesota Twins and St. Louis Cardinals play the first indoor game in World Series history. Dan Gladden's grand slam helps the Twins to a 10-1 win at the Metrodome…

1982 On October 17, 1982, future Hall of Famer Robin Yount of the Milwaukee Brewers becomes the first player to have two four-hit games in a World Series. Yount's outburst includes a home run and helps the Brewers defeat the St. Louis Cardinals, 6-4, to take a three-games-to-two lead in the Series…

1977 On October 17, 1977, Hall of Fame umpire Cal Hubbard dies at the age of 77. Hubbard umpired in the American League for 15 seasons before a hunting accident ended his on-field career. After his umpiring days, Hubbard served as supervisor of AL umpires…

1974 On October 17, 1974, the Oakland A's defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 3-2, to win their third straight World Series. Joe Rudi's seventh inning home run provides the winning margin. The A's join the New York Yankees as the only franchises to win three straight titles.

1971 On October 17, 1971, Roberto Clemente of the Pittsburgh Pirates caps off an incredible World Series by belting a home run in Game Seven against Mike Cuellar of the Baltimore Orioles. Steve Blass wins a 2-1 decision and Clemente is named Series MVP after hitting .414.

1960 On October 17, 1960, National League owners vote to add two expansion franchises, bringing their membership to 10 teams. The new teams, based in Houston and New York, will begin play in 1962.

1911 On October 17, 1911, Frank Baker homers against Christy Mathewson to help the Philadelphia A's defeat the New York Giants, 3-2, in Game Three of the World Series. Baker earns the nickname "Home Run" after connecting against Mathewson…