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Despite five mediocre minor league seasons, O'Donoghue became the winningest starter for the cellar-dwelling A's of 1964-65, winning 19 and losing 32, with a league high 18 losses in '65. He was later effective as a late-inning set-up man and occasional closer for the Seattle Pilots in 1969, saving six and winning two in relief. (FJO)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » August 4, 1964: A's starter John O'Donoghue gives up his 3rd homer to Mickey Mantle this year, but that's all he allows, as Kansas City tops visiting New York, 5–1. » July 1, 1967: The Orioles lose to Cleveland, 6–0. John O'Donoghue wins in relief. Mike Adamson makes his ML debut for Baltimore: he is the first draftee to bypass the minors and go straight to the majors, though he'll make it to the minors next year.