1980s 3,000 Hit Club
Nearly half of the players in MLB history to reach 3,000 hits played in the 1980s. Here is the list of those with ’80s ties.
Cal Ripken Jr.
The Doug DeCinces Trade
The Baltimore Orioles made room for Cal Ripken Jr. by trading Doug DeCinces to the California Angels but the deal almost didn’t happen.
November 16th
Happy Birthday to Dwight Gooden, Harry Caray moves north, and Cal Ripken Jr. makes history on November 16th in 1980s Baseball
August 24th
Happy Birthday to a Hall of Famer, Rickey Henderson does his thing, and Tippy Martinez makes history on August 24th in 1980s Baseball.
August 17th
Happy Birthday to Butch Hobson, Pete’s swan song, and the Red Sox make a big trade on August 17th in 1980s Baseball
August 10th
A Hall of Famer makes his big league debut, Pete Rose sets another record and the Astros make a change on August 10th in 1980s Baseball
May 30th
Happy Birthday to a famous Indians catcher, four notable debuts, and a big day in Orioles history highlight May 30th in 1980s baseball
May 6th
Happy Birthday to one of the funniest men in the game, a Rookie of the Year makes his debut, and the Mariners make a managerial change on May 6th in 1980s Baseball
May 2nd
Happy Birthday to Zonk, a big day for Tim Raines, and Schmitty’s final dinger highlight May 2nd in 1980s Baseball
April 29th
Happy Birthday to Ron Washington, the Phillies sign a future star, and The Rocket fans 20 on April 29th in 1980s Baseball
March 22nd
Happy Birthday to an Ivy League Head Coach, the Phillies and Pirates empty the benches, and we lost Dallas Green on March 22nd in 1980s Baseball
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