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March 28, 1977
 		Upset about losing his second base job to Bump Wills, Ranger Lenny Randle attacks and fractures his manager Frank Lucchesi's cheekbone. The Ranger skipper may have triggered the episode just before the team's exhibition game against Minnesota by once again calling the usually even-tempered infielder a punk.
April 26, 1977
 		The Rangers trade Lenny Randle, suspended for the spring training altercation in which he fractured manager Frank Lucchesi's cheekbone, to the Mets for a player to be named later (infielder Rick Auerbach) and cash. New York's new skipper, Joe Torre, replaces Joe Frazier and shifts the 28-year-old second baseman to third base.
July 13, 1977
 		In a game against the Cubs with New York third baseman Lenny Randle at the plate in the sixth inning, Shea Stadium goes dark when the Big Apple suddenly experiences a blackout that eventually suspends the contest. During the delay, the Mets' players drive their cars onto the field, amusing the crowd by performing various antics in front of the headlights.

(Ed. Note: My thanks to Anthony Ventarola for submitting this event -LP).

August 3, 1979
 		The Yankees purchase Lenny Randle from Pittsburgh to fill the roster spot of Thurman Munson, who died in a plane crash yesterday. The 31-year-old former Pirates utility outfielder and designated hitter will appear in only 20 games for the Bronx Bombers, with Jerry Narron replacing the Captain as the team's backstop.
June 28, 1979
 		The Giants trade Bill Madlock, Lenny Randle, and Dave Roberts to the Pirates for hurlers Ed Whitson, Fred Breining, and Al Holland. The 'Mad Dog' will play a pivotal role for Pittsburgh this season, batting .328 in 88 games for the World Champion Bucs.
May 27, 1981
 		After Lenny Randle drops to his hands and knees, attempting to 'encourage' Amos Otis' slow roller to go foul, umpire Larry McCoy accuses the Mariner third baseman of blowing the ball foul. Randle's explanation that he was merely yelling at the ball not to stay fair is initially convincing until Royals' manager Jim Frey complains.

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