⚾️📺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: San Francisco Giants legend Willie Mays collects his 3,000th career hit during a game vs. the Montreal Expos at Candlestick Park! #MLB #Baseball #History #SFGiants | Baseball by BSmile

Today In 1970: Cincinnati #Reds star Pete Rose plows into Cleveland catcher Ray Fosse to score the winning run in the 12th inning of the Major League #AllStarGame at Riverfront Stadium! #MLB #Baseball #History | 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