New York three nights later as the Mets' home crowd gave a standing ovation. October 21 – Bert Campaneris and Reggie Jackson hit two-run home runs in the third inning as the Oakland Athletics defeated the New York Mets, 5–2, in Game Seven of the World Series, for their second straight World Championship. Jackson is selected the Series MVP. October 23 – Athletics owner Charlie Finley reveals that he will not release manager Dick Williams from his contract unless he receives adequate compensation from the team that signs him. Williams had resigned following the World Series victory two days earlier. November 27 – San Francisco Giants left fielder Gary Matthews, who hit .300 with 12 home runs and 58 RBI in 145 games, outpolls eight others receiving 11 of 24 nominations for the National League Rookie of the Year Award. The runners-up are Steve Rogers (P), Bob Boone (C), Dan Driessen (3B), Elías Sosa (P), Ron Cey (3B), Johnny Grubb (CF), Davey Lopes (2B) and Richie Zisk (RF). December 6 – The Houston Astros trade Jimmy Wynn to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for Claude Osteen and minor league pitcher David Culpepper. December 7 – The New York Yankees trade pitcher Lindy McDaniel to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for pitcher Ken Wright and outfielder Lou Piniella. Movies Bang the Drum Slowly Births January January 2 – Mike Metcalfe January 3 – Da Rond Stovall January 5 – Fred Rath Jr. January 5 – Ramón Tatís January 8 – Mike Cameron January 9 – Aaron Holbert January 10 – Gary Rath January 14 – Troy Brohawn January 14 – Rod Myers January 15 – Chris Cumberland January 15 – Wayne Gomes January 18 - Joe Kehoskie January 19 – Chris Stynes January 20 – Julio Santana January 23 – Nelson Paulino January 24 – Mike Glavine January 25 – Terrell Wade January 28 – Jacob Cruz January 29 – Brian Edmondson January 29 – Jason Schmidt January 30 – Bob Henley February February 3 – Ryan Long February 4 – Chris Coste February 8 – Keith McDonald February 14 – Daniel Garibay February 18 – Shawn Estes February 22 – Rick Heiserman February 22 – Russ Johnson February 23 – Jason Boyd February 24 – Stubby Clapp March March 4 – Brian Barber March 4 – Rick Eckstein March 5 – Felipe Crespo March 5 – Ryan Franklin