⚾️📺On August 23, 1980 "The Baseball Bunch," an MLB-produced series aimed at children, premiered. The series was a 30-minute baseball-themed program airing on Saturday mornings, which featured a combination of comedy sketches and Major League guest-stars, intended to provide instructional tips to Little League aged children. Throughout its 5-season run, the series starred Johnny Bench, Tommy Lasorda and The Famous San Diego Chicken alongside a group of 8 children (boys and girls ranging in age f

Houston #Astros pitcher J.R. Richard hurls two scoreless innings as the starting pitcher for the National League in the 1980 Major League All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium! ⚾️ #MLB #Legend #Baseball #History | Baseball by BSmile

Today In 1970: Atlanta #Braves legend Henry Aaron collects his 3000th career hit vs. the Cincinnati #Reds at Crosley Field! Fun Fact: Hank was first #MLB player to have 3,000 hits & 500 HR! #Baseball #History | Baseball by BSmile

Today In 1970: The Cincinnati #Reds host the Atlanta #Braves for the Grand Opening of Riverfront Stadium! Henry Aaron hits the first HR at the brand new ballpark! #MLB #Baseball #History | Baseball by BSmile

Today In 1970: 47-year-old Atlanta #Braves knuckleballer Hoyt Wilhelm becomes the first major league pitcher to appear in 1,000 games! #MLB #Baseball | Baseball by BSmile

Today...41 years ago October 21, 1980 Philadelphia Phillies win the World Series The 1980 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 1980 season. The 77th edition of the World Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff played between the National League (NL) champion Philadelphia Phillies and the American League (AL) champion Kansas City Royals. The Phillies defeated the Royals in six games to secure their first World Series championship in franchise history; third bas