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• Monday Night Baseball (1976–1988)
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Monday Night Baseball (1976–1988)

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In 1976, ABC Sports took over Monday Night Baseball from rival NBC. The schedule usually consisted of about eighteen telecasts, usually with two games airing simultaneously on a regional basis. Like Monday Night Football, they had a ...See moreIn 1976, ABC Sports took over Monday Night Baseball from rival NBC. The schedule usually consisted of about eighteen telecasts, usually with two games airing simultaneously on a regional basis. Like Monday Night Football, they had a three-man booth. The original main booth consisted of Bob Prince, Bob Uecker, and Warner Wolf. However, Keith Jackson, Howard Cosell, and guest analyst Reggie Jackson replaced them for the 1976 ALCS. Wolf joined then Cincinnati Reds announcer Al Michaels and guest analyst Tom Seaver for the NLCS. ABC alternated with NBC coverage of the All Star Game, League Championship Series, and World Series. In even numbered years, ABC televised the All Star Game and the two League Championship Series; in odd numbered years, the World Series. Memorable post season moments on ABC included Chris Chambliss' pennant-clinching home run in 1976, Reggie Jackson's three-home run game in the 1977 World Series, the Red Sox' miracle comeback in the 1986 ALCS, and the earthquake Series of 1989. By 1983, it finally occurred to ABC that Keith Jackson was... a football announcer, and Michaels was given the primary announcer reins. In 1985, ABC had finally had enough of Cosell and settled upon the team of Al Michaels, Jim Palmer, and Tim McCarver. This would be the primary crew for the remainder of ABC's contract. By 1986, ABC only televised thirteen regular season games. Monday Night Baseball's run came to an end after 1988. For the 1989 season (the last before ABC and NBC lost baseball to CBS), ABC switched to Thursday nights. Michaels said that losing baseball was "tough to accept." In 1994, ABC and NBC would embark in an ill-fated partnership with Major League Baseball: The Baseball Network. TBN called for games to be aired regionally on Friday and Saturday nights under the banner, "Baseball Night in America." After the 1994 players' strike nixed these plans, TBN was brought to an abrupt end. In an awkward arrangement, ABC and NBC split coverage of the 1995 World Series (ABC televised Games 1, 4, & 5, NBC 2, 3, & 6). To date, this was the last time ABC televised Major League Baseball. Written by Dave Sullivan See less

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Name	Episodes	Known for
Frank Duffy Self - Boston Red Sox Third Baseman / Self - Cleveland Indians Shortstop Self - Boston Red Sox Third Baseman / Self - Cleveland Indians Shortstop   See fewer	2	1971 National League Championship Series (1971)
Jim Rice Self - Boston Red Sox Designated Hitter / Self - Boston Red Sox Left Fielder Self - Boston Red Sox Designated Hitter / Self - Boston Red Sox Left Fielder   See fewer	2	Fever Pitch (2005)
Dwight Evans Self - Boston Red Sox First Baseman / Self - Boston Red Sox Right Fielder Self - Boston Red Sox First Baseman / Self - Boston Red Sox Right Fielder   See fewer	2	Hall Pass (2011)
Bob Uecker Self - Color Commentator Self - Color Commentator   See fewer	1	Major League (1989)
Warner Wolf Self - Color Commentator Self - Color Commentator   See fewer	1	Rocky IV (1985)
Johnny Bench Self - Cincinnati Reds Pinch Hitter Self - Cincinnati Reds Pinch Hitter   See fewer	1	Mission: Impossible (1966)
Pete Rose Self - Cincinnati Reds Third Baseman Self - Cincinnati Reds Third Baseman   See fewer	1	Babe Ruth (1991)
Frank Robinson Self - Cleveland Indians Manager Self - Cleveland Indians Manager   See fewer	1	Tiger Claws (1992)
Joe Morgan Self - Cincinnati Reds Second Baseman Self - Cincinnati Reds Second Baseman   See fewer	1	Sunday Night Baseball (1990)
Rollie Fingers Self - Oakland Athletics Pitcher Self - Oakland Athletics Pitcher   See fewer	1	Arli$$ (1996)
Buddy Bell Self - Cleveland Indians Third Baseman Self - Cleveland Indians Third Baseman   See fewer	1	Sunday Night Baseball (1990)
Sparky Anderson Self - Cincinnati Reds Manager Self - Cincinnati Reds Manager   See fewer	1	Tiger Town (1983)
Willie Stargell Self - Pittsburgh Pirates First Baseman Self - Pittsburgh Pirates First Baseman   See fewer	1	Games People Play (1980)
Dennis Eckersley Self - Cleveland Indians Pitcher Self - Cleveland Indians Pitcher   See fewer	1	Fever Pitch (2005)
Dave Parker Self - Pittsburgh Pirates Right Fielder Self - Pittsburgh Pirates Right Fielder   See fewer	1	1974 National League Championship Series (1974)
Ken Griffey Sr. Self - Cincinnati Reds Right Fielder Self - Cincinnati Reds Right Fielder   See fewer	1	Game of the Week (1966)
Rich Garcia Self - Homeplate Umpire Self - Homeplate Umpire   See fewer	1	For Love of the Game (1999)
Don Baylor Self - Oakland Athletics First Baseman Self - Oakland Athletics First Baseman   See fewer	1	1973 American League Championship Series (1973)
Sal Bando Self - Oakland Athletics Third Baseman Self - Oakland Athletics Third Baseman   See fewer	1	The Simpsons (1989)
Dave Concepción Self - Cincinnati Reds Shortstop Self - Cincinnati Reds Shortstop   See fewer	1	Ang Panday (2017)
Rick Manning Self - Cleveland Indians Center Fielder Self - Cleveland Indians Center Fielder   See fewer	1	MLB on FOX (1996)
Phil Garner Self - Oakland Athletics Second Baseman Self - Oakland Athletics Second Baseman   See fewer	1	1986 National League Championship Series (1986)
Bob Prince Self - Play-by-Play Announcer Self - Play-by-Play Announcer   See fewer	1	Major League Baseball on ABC (1953)
Manny Sanguillen Self - Pittsburgh Pirates Catcher Self - Pittsburgh Pirates Catcher   See fewer	1	Game of the Week (1966)
Joe Rudi First Baseman / Self - Oakland Athletics Left Fielder First Baseman / Self - Oakland Athletics Left Fielder   See fewer	1	1971 American League Championship Series (1971)
Duane Kuiper Self - Cleveland Indians Second Baseman Self - Cleveland Indians Second Baseman   See fewer	1	The Last Thing He Told Me (2023)
Ed Sudol Self - Second Base Umpire Self - Second Base Umpire   See fewer	1	1965 World Series (1965)
Rico Carty Self - Cleveland Indians Designated Hitter Self - Cleveland Indians Designated Hitter   See fewer	1	1969 National League Championship Series (1969)
Al Oliver Self - Pittsburgh Pirates Center Fielder Self - Pittsburgh Pirates Center Fielder   See fewer	1	1985 American League Championship Series (1985)
Bert Campaneris Self - Oakland Athletics Shortstop Self - Oakland Athletics Shortstop   See fewer	1	1972 American League Championship Series (1972)
Claudell Washington Self - Oakland Athletics Right Fielder Self - Oakland Athletics Right Fielder   See fewer	1	1974 American League Championship Series (1974)
Danny Murtaugh Self - Pittsburgh Pirates Manager Self - Pittsburgh Pirates Manager   See fewer	1	Game of the Week (1966)
César Gerónimo Self - Cincinnati Reds Center Fielder Self - Cincinnati Reds Center Fielder   See fewer	1	1973 National League Championship Series (1973)
Richie Zisk Self - Pittsburgh Pirates Pinch Hitter Self - Pittsburgh Pirates Pinch Hitter   See fewer	1	1974 National League Championship Series (1974)
Tony Perez Self - Cincinnati Reds First Baseman Self - Cincinnati Reds First Baseman   See fewer	1	1983 World Series (1983)
Bruce Froemming Self - Home Plate Umpire Self - Home Plate Umpire   See fewer	1	1976 World Series (1976)
Frank Taveras Self - Pittsburgh Pirates Shortstop Self - Pittsburgh Pirates Shortstop   See fewer	1	Game of the Week (1966)
Mike Norris Self - Oakland Athletics Pitcher Self - Oakland Athletics Pitcher   See fewer	1	1981 American League Championship Series (1981)
Jack Billingham Self - Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Self - Cincinnati Reds Pitcher   See fewer	1	Game of the Week (1966)
Jim Todd Self - Oakland Athletics Pitcher Self - Oakland Athletics Pitcher   See fewer	1	1975 American League Championship Series (1975)
Dick Bosman Self - Oakland Athletics Pitcher Self - Oakland Athletics Pitcher   See fewer	1	1975 American League Championship Series (1975)
Jerry Dale Self - First Base Umpire Self - First Base Umpire   See fewer	1	Monday Night Baseball (1976)
Bob Moose Self - Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Self - Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher   See fewer	1	1972 National League Championship Series (1972)
Bill Plummer Self - Cincinnati Reds Catcher Self - Cincinnati Reds Catcher   See fewer	1	Game of the Week (1966)
Cesar Tovar Self - Oakland Athletics Left Fielder Self - Oakland Athletics Left Fielder   See fewer	1	1975 American League Championship Series (1975)
Bruce Kison Self - Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Self - Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher   See fewer	1	1972 National League Championship Series (1972)
Tom Buskey Self - Cleveland Indians Pitcher Self - Cleveland Indians Pitcher   See fewer	1	Monday Night Baseball (1976)
Larry Lintz Self - Oakland Athletics Pinch Runner Self - Oakland Athletics Pinch Runner   See fewer	1	Monday Night Baseball (1976)
Rennie Stennett Self - Pittsburgh Pirates Second Baseman Self - Pittsburgh Pirates Second Baseman   See fewer	1	1979 National League Championship Series (1979)
Dan Driessen Self - Cincinnati Reds Pinch Hitter Self - Cincinnati Reds Pinch Hitter   See fewer	1	1973 National League Championship Series (1973)
Bob Engel Self - Third Base Umpire Self - Third Base Umpire   See fewer	1	1972 World Series (1972)
Dave LaRoche Self - Cleveland Indians Pitcher Self - Cleveland Indians Pitcher   See fewer	1	1979 American League Championship Series (1979)
Ken McMullen Self - Oakland Athletics Designated Hitter Self - Oakland Athletics Designated Hitter   See fewer	1	1974 National League Championship Series (1974)
Dave Giusti Self - Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Self - Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher   See fewer	1	1974 National League Championship Series (1974)
Alan Ashby Self - Cleveland Indians Catcher Self - Cleveland Indians Catcher   See fewer	1	My Personal Lycan King (2023)
Stan Thomas Self - Cleveland Indians Pitcher Self - Cleveland Indians Pitcher   See fewer	1	Monday Night Baseball (1976)
Bill Robinson Self - Pittsburgh Pirates Left Fielder Self - Pittsburgh Pirates Left Fielder   See fewer	1	1975 National League Championship Series (1975)
Billy North Self - Oakland Athletics Center Fielder Self - Oakland Athletics Center Fielder   See fewer	1	1974 American League Championship Series (1974)
George Hendrick Self - Cleveland Indians Left Fielder Self - Cleveland Indians Left Fielder   See fewer	1	1972 World Series (1972)
Lou DiMuro Self - First Base Umpire Self - First Base Umpire   See fewer	1	1976 World Series (1976)
Mike Lum Self - Cincinnati Reds Pinch Hitter Self - Cincinnati Reds Pinch Hitter   See fewer	1	The Window (2000)
Richie Hebner Self - Pittsburgh Pirates Third Baseman Self - Pittsburgh Pirates Third Baseman   See fewer	1	1970 National League Championship Series (1970)
Larry Haney Self - Oakland Athletics Catcher Self - Oakland Athletics Catcher   See fewer	1	1974 World Series (1974)
Dave Phillips Self - Third Base Umpire Self - Third Base Umpire   See fewer	1	1976 World Series (1976)
Bill Kunkel Self - Second Base Umpire Self - Second Base Umpire   See fewer	1	1974 World Series (1974)
Charlie Spikes Self - Cleveland Indians Right Fielder Self - Cleveland Indians Right Fielder   See fewer	1	Monday Night Baseball (1976)
Will McEnaney Self - Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Self - Cincinnati Reds Pitcher   See fewer	1	1975 World Series (1975)
John Lowenstein Self - Cleveland Indians First Baseman Self - Cleveland Indians First Baseman   See fewer	1	1983 American League Championship Series (1983)
Chuck Tanner Self - Oakland Athletics Manager Self - Oakland Athletics Manager   See fewer	1	1979 National League Championship Series (1979)
Carl Yastrzemski Self - Boston Red Sox First Baseman Self - Boston Red Sox First Baseman   See fewer	1	ABC's Wide World of Sports (1961)
Pete LaCock Self - Kansas City Royals Pinch Hitter Self - Kansas City Royals Pinch Hitter   See fewer	1	Game of the Week (1966)
Luis Tiant Self - Boston Red Sox Pitcher Self - Boston Red Sox Pitcher   See fewer	1	Cheers (1982)
Carlton Fisk Self - Boston Red Sox Catcher Self - Boston Red Sox Catcher   See fewer	1	14 Back (2018)
Fred Lynn Self - Boston Red Sox Center Fielder Self - Boston Red Sox Center Fielder   See fewer	1	Fantasy Island (1977)
Don Zimmer Self - Boston Red Sox Manager Self - Boston Red Sox Manager   See fewer	1	1955 World Series (1955)
Whitey Herzog Self - Kansas City Royals Manager Self - Kansas City Royals Manager   See fewer	1	1985 National League Championship Series (1985)
Bernie Carbo Self - Boston Red Sox Designated Hitter Self - Boston Red Sox Designated Hitter   See fewer	1	1970 World Series (1970)
Darrell Porter Self - Kansas City Royals Catcher Self - Kansas City Royals Catcher   See fewer	1	1985 National League Championship Series (1985)
Al Hrabosky Self - Kansas City Royals Pitcher Self - Kansas City Royals Pitcher   See fewer	1	The Slugger's Wife (1985)
Butch Hobson Self - Boston Red Sox Third Baseman Self - Boston Red Sox Third Baseman   See fewer	1	Sunday Night Baseball (1990)
Al Cowens Self - Kansas City Royals Right Fielder Self - Kansas City Royals Right Fielder   See fewer	1	1978 American League Championship Series (1978)
Hal McRae Self - Kansas City Royals Designated Hitter Self - Kansas City Royals Designated Hitter   See fewer	1	1984 American League Championship Series (1984)
Amos Otis Self - Kansas City Royals Center Fielder Self - Kansas City Royals Center Fielder   See fewer	1	General Hospital (1963)
Jerry Remy Self - Boston Red Sox Second Baseman Self - Boston Red Sox Second Baseman   See fewer	1	Freedom Park (2004)
Joe Lahoud Self - Kansas City Royals Pinch Hitter Self - Kansas City Royals Pinch Hitter   See fewer	1	1977 American League Championship Series (1977)
Frank White Self - Kansas City Royals Second Baseman Self - Kansas City Royals Second Baseman   See fewer	1	1976 American League Championship Series (1976)
Bob Bailey Self - Boston Red Sox Pinch Hitter Self - Boston Red Sox Pinch Hitter   See fewer	1	Game of the Week (1966)
Freddie Patek Self - Kansas City Royals Shortstop Self - Kansas City Royals Shortstop   See fewer	1	1970 National League Championship Series (1970)
Jerry Terrell Self - Kansas City Royals Third Baseman Self - Kansas City Royals Third Baseman   See fewer	1	Monday Night Baseball (1976)
Rick Burleson Self - Boston Red Sox Shortstop Self - Boston Red Sox Shortstop   See fewer	1	1986 American League Championship Series (1986)
Dennis Leonard Self - Kansas City Royals Pitcher Self - Kansas City Royals Pitcher   See fewer	1	1978 American League Championship Series (1978)
Bob Stanley Self - Boston Red Sox Pitcher Self - Boston Red Sox Pitcher   See fewer	1	1986 American League Championship Series (1986)
Clint Hurdle Self - Kansas City Royals First Baseman Self - Kansas City Royals First Baseman   See fewer	1	General Hospital (1963)
Tom Poquette Self - Kansas City Royals Left Fielder Self - Kansas City Royals Left Fielder   See fewer	1	1977 American League Championship Series (1977)
Wade Boggs Self - Boston Red Sox Third Baseman Self - Boston Red Sox Third Baseman   See fewer	1	Swamp Shark (2011)
Brady Anderson Self - Boston Red Sox Right Fielder Self - Boston Red Sox Right Fielder   See fewer	1	The Absent (2011)
Paul Molitor Self - Milwaukee Brewers Third Baseman Self - Milwaukee Brewers Third Baseman   See fewer	1	Falling for You (1995)
John McNamara Self - Boston Red Sox Manager Self - Boston Red Sox Manager   See fewer	1	Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
Ellis Burks Self - Boston Red Sox Center Fielder Self - Boston Red Sox Center Fielder   See fewer	1	Sunday Night Baseball (1990)
Odell Jones Self - Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher Self - Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher   See fewer	1	House Party 3 (1994)
Glenn Braggs Self - Milwaukee Brewers Right Fielder Self - Milwaukee Brewers Right Fielder   See fewer	1	Arli$$ (1996)
Robin Yount Self - Milwaukee Brewers Center Fielder Self - Milwaukee Brewers Center Fielder   See fewer	1	Sunday Night Baseball (1990)
Rob Deer Self - Milwaukee Brewers Left Fielder Self - Milwaukee Brewers Left Fielder   See fewer	1	The Darwin Conspiracy (1999)
Spike Owen Self - Boston Red Sox Shortstop Self - Boston Red Sox Shortstop   See fewer	1	1986 World Series (1986)
Joey Meyer Self - Milwaukee Brewers Designated Hitter Self - Milwaukee Brewers Designated Hitter   See fewer	1	Hoop Dreams (1994)
Rick Cerone Self - Boston Red Sox Catcher Self - Boston Red Sox Catcher   See fewer	1	Sunday Night Baseball (1990)
Mike Greenwell Self - Boston Red Sox Left Fielder Self - Boston Red Sox Left Fielder   See fewer	1	1986 World Series (1986)
Tom Trebelhorn Self - Milwaukee Brewers Manager Self - Milwaukee Brewers Manager   See fewer	1	Sunday Night Baseball (1990)
Greg Brock Self - Milwaukee Brewers First Baseman Self - Milwaukee Brewers First Baseman   See fewer	1	1983 National League Championship Series (1983)
Bruce Hurst Self - Boston Red Sox Pitcher Self - Boston Red Sox Pitcher   See fewer	1	Sunday Night Baseball (1990)
Bill Wegman Self - Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher Self - Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher   See fewer	1	Sunday Night Baseball (1990)
Chuck Crim Self - Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher Self - Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher   See fewer	1	Sunday Night Baseball (1990)
Marty Barrett Self - Boston Red Sox Second Baseman Self - Boston Red Sox Second Baseman   See fewer	1	'Twas the Day After New Year's (2006)
Mark Clear Self - Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher Self - Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher   See fewer	1	1979 American League Championship Series (1979)
Jim Gantner Self - Milwaukee Brewers Second Baseman Self - Milwaukee Brewers Second Baseman   See fewer	1	Sunday Night Baseball (1990)
Dan Plesac Self - Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher Self - Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher   See fewer	1	MLB Now (2013)
Bill Schroeder Self - Milwaukee Brewers Catcher Self - Milwaukee Brewers Catcher   See fewer	1	Monday Night Baseball (1976)
Dale Sveum Self - Milwaukee Brewers Shortstop Self - Milwaukee Brewers Shortstop   See fewer	1	Sunday Night Baseball (1990)
Al Michaels Self (1976-1988) Self (1976-1988)   See fewer		BASEketball (1998)
Keith Jackson Self (1976-1982) Self (1976-1982)   See fewer		The Fortune Cookie (1966)
Howard Cosell Self (1976-1985) Self (1976-1985)   See fewer		Bananas (1971)
Bill White Self (1976-1979) Self (1976-1979)   See fewer		It's My Turn (1980)
Bob Gibson Self (1976-1977) Self (1976-1977)   See fewer		1964 World Series (1964)
Norm Cash Self (1976) Self (1976)   See fewer		1959 World Series (1959)
Jim Lampley Self (1977-1979) Self (1977-1979)   See fewer		Southpaw (2015)
Don Drysdale Self (1978-1986) Self (1978-1986)   See fewer		The Greatest American Hero (1981)
Lou Brock Self (1980) Self (1980)   See fewer		Greatest Sports Legends (1972)
Steve Stone Self (1982-1983) Self (1982-1983)   See fewer		Major League Baseball on ABC (1953)
Earl Weaver Self (1983-1984) Self (1983-1984)   See fewer		Signs of the Time (I) (2008)
Jim Palmer Self (1984-1988) Self (1984-1988)   See fewer		The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)
Tim McCarver Self (1984-1988) Self (1984-1988)   See fewer		Fever Pitch (2005)

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