December 9th
Happy Birthday to Juan Samuel, Whitey Herzog strikes again, and the Yankees make perhaps their worst trade of the decade on December 9th in 1980s Baseball
Bert Blyleven
November 3rd
Happy Birthday to Dwight Evans, two Brewers bring home some hardware, and the Royals announce they’re not going to try to get better on November 3rd in 1980s Baseball.
October 18th
Happy Birthday to George Hendrick, Bruce Hurst spins a gem, and Big Mac goes Big Fly on October 18th in 1980s Baseball.
October 8th
Happy Birthday to Enos Cabell, the Braves make a change, and the 1983 World Series matchup is set on October 8th in 1980s Baseball
September 24th
Happy Birthday to Hubie Brooks, Robin Yount offers a preview of late-season heroics, and Rick Sutcliffe and the Cubs clinch on September 24th in 1980s Baseball.
August 16th
Happy Birthday to Mr. T, The Dodgers make a move for the stretch run, and a future Hall of Famer makes his big league debut on August 16th in 1980s Baseball
April 6th
Happy Birthday to a Hall of Famer, Johnny Bench signs a deal that makes him a Red For Life, and George Bell goes off again on April 6th in 1980s Baseball
Bad Blood at The Vet
“Green’s Phillies Win Brawl Game” read one headline. “Phillies Wrestle First Place Away From Bucs” read another. On May 26th, 1980, the Pittsburgh Pirates came to Veterans Stadium for an NL East showdown. Philadelphia had won four straight to cut Pittsburgh’s lead in the division to just a half game and the four-game series was …
Bert Blyleven Bolts from the Bucs
The complete game is an anachronism in baseball today. But in 1980 it was an important part of the game and a source of pride for the pitchers who threw them. As the Pittsburgh Pirates began defense of their 1979 World Series championship, manager Chuck Tanner indicated he wanted to see more complete games out …
