October 1st
Happy Birthday to Rod Carew, the Cardinals clinch their third division title of the decade, and the Braves give Joe Torre the gate on October 1st in 1980s Baseball
Darryl Strawberry
September 19th
Happy Birthday to Jim Abbott, Joe Morgan makes history and Darryl Strawberry nearly comes to blows with Davey Johnson on September 19th 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
August 5th
Happy Birthday to a batting champion, two good days for Dave Winfield, and Billy Martin gets suspended on August 5th in 1980s Baseball
June 3rd
The Mets have the #1 pick in the draft, the Cubs and Astros combine to hit three grand slams, and Dave Concepcion throws an inning and a third on June 3rd in 1980s Baseball.
May 16th
Happy Birthday to a Hall of Famer, a Hall of Famer ends his career, and a Hall of Famer hits for the cycle on Today in 1980s Baseball
May 11th
The Angels deal away a future star and big days for Hrbie and Pete highlight May 11th in 1980s baseball
May 8th
Happy Birthday to an underrated pitcher and big days from three Hall of Famers highlight Today 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
April 4th
Happy Birthday to the Moonlight Graham of 1981, two Rookies of the Year make their debuts, and George Bell goes off on April 4th in 1980s Baseball
April 2nd
Happy Birthday to a Hall of Famer, Billy Martin does Billy Martin things, and there’s excitement at Riverfront Stadium on April 2nd in 1980s Baseball.
March 18th
Happy Birthday to a Gold Glover, a new home for Carlton Fisk, and a Blue Jays/Mets brawl highlight March 18th in 1980s Baseball
March 14th
Happy Birthday to Kevin Brown, Darrell Porter leaves camp, and the Mets and Red Sox renew acquaintances on March 14th in 1980s Baseball
March 12th
Happy ’80s Birthday to Murph and a big day for Steve Garvey highlight March 12th in 1980s Baseball
March 4th
A big day for Tram, Straw and Mex make up, and Schmitty’s outrageous salary highlight March 4th in 1980s Baseball.
March 2nd
Happy Birthday to an All-Star Game MVP, a trade provides inspiration for Fleer, and Darryl Strawberry mixes it up with Keith Hernandez on March 2nd in 1980s Baseball
February 27th
Happy Birthday to a dude who caught two perfectos, Scoop is on the move, and a Fruity Holiday mark February 27th in 1980s Baseball.
January 29th
Happy Birthday to Steve Sax, Gibby finds a new home and Bill Veeck sells the White Sox on January 29th in 1980s Baseball
It’s Strawberry Season
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