⚾️📺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

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#OTD in 1980, Orioles manager Earl Weaver went at it with umpire Bill Haller 😤⚾ One of the most legendary hotheads in baseball history. Who was your favorite fiery manager? #baseball #MLB #fblifestyle | MLB Throwbacks

The only other Philadelphia vs. Kansas City championship matchup in any of North America's major sports leagues... The 1980 World Series! | MLB Network