Today in Baseball History: October 6th

1998 On October 6, 1998, former major league infielder Mark Belanger dies from lung cancer at the age of 54. Nicknamed "The Blade" for his tall, angular appearance, Belanger was considered one of the best fielding shortstops of all time. He won eight Gold Gloves for the Baltimore Orioles and later became an influential assistant to Players' Association chief Donald Fehr…

1985 On October 6, 1985, Phil Niekro of the New York Yankees wins his 300th game. In becoming the 18th man to reach the milestone, Niekro shuts out the Toronto Blue Jays, 8-0, on the final day of the regular season. The 46-year-old Niekro also becomes the oldest pitcher to throw a complete game shutout in major league history.

1978 On October 6, 1978, George Brett hits three home runs for the Kansas City Royals in the third game of the American League playoffs, but the New York Yankees manage a 6-5 win on Thurman Munson's eighth-inning home run.

1966 On October 6, 1966, 20-year-old Jim Palmer becomes the youngest pitcher to throw a shutout in the World Series. The Baltimore Orioles' ace wins a 6-0 decision over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Willie Davis commits three errors in the fifth inning, leading to three Oriole runs. Sandy Koufax takes the loss in his final major league appearance...

1954 On October 6, 1954, Negro Leagues legend Oscar Charleston dies at the age of 57. Regarded by some as the greatest player in Negro Leagues history, Charleston played 26 years as an outfielder and first baseman…

1945 On October 6, 1945, tavern owner Billy Sianis attends Game Four of the World Series and purchases a box seat for his goat at Wrigley Field, but is escorted from the field. As retaliation, Sianis casts a "goat curse" on the Cubs, who lose the game to the Detroit Tigers, 4-1…

1926 On October 6, 1926, Babe Ruth becomes the first player to hit three home runs in a World Series game. Ruth clubs three shots against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Four, leading the New York Yankees to a 10-5 win.

1919 On October 6, 1919, the Chicago White Sox commit three errors in losing the fifth game of the World Series to the Cincinnati Reds. Lefty Williams, one of eight "Black Sox" who will be charged with throwing the Series, loses a 5-0 decision…

1912 On October 6, 1912, Owen Wilson of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits his 36th triple of the season, establishing a major league record. Wilson actually tries to stretch the triple into an inside-the-park home run, but is thrown out the plate.

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