April 11th
Happy Birthday to a double Cy Young winner and the big league debut of three Rookies of the Year highlight April 11th in 1980s Baseball
April 10th
A big day for the Griffey family, the Twins trade their best player and Carlton Fisk has a big White Sox debut on April 10th in 1980s Baseball
April 9th
Baseball unveils a new statistic, a Rookie of the Year makes his debut, and Tom Seaver sets another record on April 9th in 1980s Baseball
April 8th
Happy Birthday to The Kid, Will Clark makes a splash in his debut, and a horrible beaning highlight April 8th in 1980s Baseball
April 7th
Jack Morris throws a no-no, a Rookie of the Year makes his debut, and the Reds and Cubs clear the benches on April 7th 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
April 5th
Happy Birthday to Rennie Stennett, a nice debut for Steve Garvey, and Orel Hershiser begins a magical year on April 5th 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 3rd
Happy Birthday to a speedy Gold Glover, the Cubs trade a future Hall of Famer and Ken Griffey Jr. makes his debut on April 3rd 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.
April 1st
Happy Birthday to Mike Kinnunen, a man who holds an unusual MLB record, and a flurry of roster moves, including 10 trades highlight April 1st in 1980s Baseball
March 31st
The Rangers and Expos make a big trade, the Yankees make (another) bad trade, and Wade Boggs meets Sam Malone on March 31st in 1980s Baseball
March 30th
Graig Nettles heads west, Vida Blue heads east, and Bull Durham solves an International Crisis on March 30th in 1980s Baseball
March 29th
Happy Birthday to a future GM, a big day for Jim Abbott, and the A’s sign Kong on March 29th in 1980s Baseball
March 28th
Happy Birthday to Glenn Davis, The Red Sox and Yankees make a rare deal and Phil Niekro gets drilled on March 28th in 1980s Baseball
March 27th
Happy Birthday to Dick Ruthven, the Royals make an ill-advised trade, and it’s the end of the road for a lot of familiar names on March 27th in 1980s Baseball.
A Cobra Conversation
Cobra: A Life of Baseball and Brotherhood is available now and I sat down with co-author Dave Jordan to discuss the book. Tell me how this project came together. Why Dave Parker as opposed to another player? Well, about a year after the release of “Fastball John,” the Johnny D’Acquisto autobiography, we had just gotten home from …
March 26th
Happy Birthday to Harry Kalas, the Cubs make three trades, and we say goodbye to The Kingdome on March 26th in 1980s Baseball
March 25th
Happy Birthday to Tom Glavine, the Braves and Phillies pull off a deal, and the Tigers brawl with the Pirates on March 25th in 1980s Baseball.
March 24th
Happy Birthday to The True Creature, the Phillies make an ill-advised trade, and Dusty Baker has a new home on March 24th in 1980s Baseball
March 23rd
Happy Birthday to The Big Bopper, Oscar Gamble heads to the South Side and a flurry of roster moves highlight March 23rd 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
March 21st
Happy Birthday to a former No. 1 pick, George Steinbrenner does George Steinbrenner things, and we say goodbye to The Vet on March 21st in 1980s Baseball
March 20th
Happy Birthday to an Iron Man of a pitcher, the Mariners pick up a new corner infielder and Dick Ruthven sets Mell Hall straight on March 20th in 1980s Baseball
March 19th
Happy Birthday to an underrated pitcher, Earl Weaver does Earl Weaver things, and Dave Winfield is in trouble on March 19 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 17th
Happy Birthday to a World Series winning manager, the Rangers have a new owner and it’s the end of the road for Fergie on March 17th in 1980s Baseball
March 16th
Happy Birthday to Charles Hudson, George Steinbrenner says George Steinbrenner things, and history is made in spring training. It’s March 16th in 1980s Baseball
March 15th
Happy Birthday to Emu, Craig Swan gets paid, and Eric Davis goes off on March 15th 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 13th
Happy Birthday to Will the Thrill, the Phillies sign a big free agent and Jim Rice battles the Red Sox PR guy on March 13th in 1980s Baseball
March 12th
Happy ’80s Birthday to Murph and a big day for Steve Garvey highlight March 12th in 1980s Baseball
March 11th
Happy Birthday to a White Sox legend, Mike Morgan is on the move again, and The Rocket loses some cash on March 11th in 1980s Baseball
March 10th
Happy Birthday to a guy who practiced a lost art, a real Commissioner tries to help the fans, and six vets are elected to the Hall of Fame. It’s March 10th in 1980s Baseball
March 9th
Happy Birthday to a former Rookie of the Year and Hrbie takes a stand (and a seat) on March 9th in 1980s Baseball
March 8th
Happy Birthday to a Hall of Famer, Rob Dibble has a court date and Dave Stieb cashes in on March 8th in 1980s Baseball
March 7th
Happy posthumous Birthday to a dominant pitcher and to a World Series hero, plus a former #1 pick gets traded on his birthday. It’s March 7th in 1980s Baseball.
March 5th
Happy Birthday to Teke, a cagy veteran heads to Atlanta, and the Mariners sign a future Hall of Famer on March 5th 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 3rd
A big day for Lefty, there’s a new Sherriff in town, and Gibby lays down the law on March 3rd 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
March 1st
Happy Birthday to Harry, a George Brett nugget, and we lost Minnie Minoso on March 1 in 1980s Baseball.
February 29th
Happy Birthday to Bill Long, Teke gets paid, and Roger Craig gets the Giants fired up on February 29th in 1980s Baseball.
February 28th
The Cubs deal Kong, the Pirates make a great signing and Peter Ueberroth drops the hammer on February 28th 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.
February 26th
Happy Birthday to Kelly Gruber and the Moonlight Graham of 1985 and Bill Veeck finally gets his due on February 26th in 1980s Baseball
February 25th
Happy Birthday to Paul O’Neill, The Bird finds a new home and bad day for LaMarr Hoyt highlight February 25th in 1980s Baseball.
February 24th
Happy Birthday to a Hall of Famer, the Yankees sign a cagy vet, and Dick Williams bolts on February 24th in 1980s Baseball
February 23rd
Happy Birthday to Bobby Bo, Luis Tiant has a new home and a big day for Wade Boggs highlight February 23rd in 1980s Baseball
February 21st
Happy Birthday to Tram, Yogi gets the dreaded vote of confidence, and Rollie tells the Reds to stick it on February 21st in 1980s Baseball
February 20th
Happy Birthday to Bill Gullickson, the A’s get a new skipper and Pedro cashes in on February 20th in 1980s Baseball
February 19th
Happy Birthday to Smoke, a fan favorite returns to Minnesota, and Fernando makes history off the field on February 19th in 1980s Baseball
February 18th
Happy Birthday to a staple of TBS programming back in the day, the Dodgers sign a future starter, and we lost Harry. It’s February 18th in 1980s Baseball.
February 17th
Happy Birthday to one of the best pitching coaches of the decade a big day for Don Mattingly, and Tommy Lasorda gets into a fight on February 17th in 1980s Baseball.
February 16th
Happy Birthday to a top-notch pinch-hitter, the Phillies trade a key piece of their 1980 WS team, and we lost three damn good players. It’s February 16th in 1980s Baseball.
February 15th
Happy ’80s Birthday to The Penguin, Leon Durham returns home, and the Reds make a bad trade on February 15th in 1980s Baseball.
February 14th
Happy Birthday to the man who made our Saturdays better, Larry Milbourne gets traded on his birthday, and Jim Fregosi passes away on February 14th in 1980s Baseball.
February 13th
Happy Birthday to Sal Bando, the Yankees and White Sox swing a 7-player deal, and Jack Morris wins big on February 13th in 1980s Baseball.
February 12th
The Cubs get Goose, the death of a baseball pioneer, and a whopping 14 birthdays highlight February 12th in 1980s Baseball.
February 11th
Happy ’80s Birthday to a home run champ and a famous umpire and a Hall of Famer calls it quits on February 11th in 1980s Baseball.
February 10th
Happy Birthday to Nails, the Reds make a big trade, and a new role for Reggie highlight February 10th in 1980s Baseball.
February 9th
Happy Birthday to two of the great characters of the game, a future Hall of Famer finds a new home and the Dodgers part ways with a long-time star on February 9th in 1980s Baseball.
February 8th
The Dodgers break up their infield, the Yankees screw up, and Bowie Kuhn puts his foot down on February 8th in 1980s Baseball
February 7th
Happy Birthday to an outstanding hitter and the loss of a Hall of Famer highlight February 7th in 1980s Baseball
February 6th
Happy Birthday to a member of the Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame, Mr T finds a new home and the loss of a playing and broadcasting legend highlight February 6th in ’80s Baseball.
February 5th
Happy Birthday to two Hall of Famers and the Royals trade away a future MVP on February 5th in 1980s Baseball
February 4th
Happy ’80s Birthday to Dan Plesac, and The Bull calls it quits on February 4th in 1980s Baseball.
February 3rd
Happy ’80s Birthday to a guy with one of the sweetest swings you ever saw and the Twins make a key trade on February 3rd in 1980s Baseball
February 2nd
Happy ’80s Birthday to a pitcher who had one of the great years of the decade and a slew of roster moves highlight February 2nd in 1980s Baseball
February 1st
The Cardinals made a big trade and Super Joe finds a new home on February 1st in 1980s Baseball
January 31st
Happy Birthday to Nolan Ryan, Joe Morgan comes home, and the Hall calls two broadcasters on January 31st in 1980s Baseball
January 30th
Happy Birthday to Davey Johnson, the A’s trade for The Penguin, and the Mets cut bait on Kong on January 30th 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
January 28th
Happy Birthday to Sugar Bear Blanks, the Orioles trade a cornerstone, and Hank Aaron snubs Bowie Kuhn on January 28th in 1980s Baseball
January 27
Happy Birthday to John Lowenstein, the Phillies make an ill-fated trade, and Ted Turner has to open up his wallet on January 27th in 1980s Baseball
January 26th
Happy Birthday to Bob Uecker, Ozzie Smith says he’s not going to St. Louis, and the 1988 balk rule is, mercifully, repealed on January 26th in 1980s Baseball.
January 25th
Happy Birthday to Brian Holman, Kirby Puckett sets a record, and the Cubs threaten to move on January 25th in 1980s Baseball.
January 24th
Happy Birthday to Atlee Hammaker, the Mets are sold, and Orel Hershiser collects more hardware on January 24th in 1980s Baseball.
January 23rd
Happy Birthday to Kurt Bevacqua, the Red Sox make a desperate trade, and the end of the road for Disco Danny Ford highlight January 23rd in 1980s Baseball.
January 22nd
Happy Birthday to Leon Roberts, Reggie has a new home, and the owners get busted for collusion because they suck on January 22nd in 1980s Baseball
January 21st
Happy Birthday to Mike Krukow, the Reds send Cesar Geronimo to Kansas City, and the Blue Jays sign a catcher who would later win a Super Bowl on January 21st in 1980s Baseball
January 20th
Happy Birthday to Ozzie Guillen, Pete Rose heads north, and the Reds lose a future star as a compensation pick on January 20th in 1980s Baseball
January 19th
Happy Birthday to Jon Matlack, The Penguin heads east and Ozzie gets paid on January 19th in 1980s Baseball.
January 18th
Happy Birthday to Brady Anderson, a four-team trade goes down and the Mets leave Tom Seaver unprotected on January 18th in 1980 Baseball
January17th
Happy Birthday to Chili Davis, the Braves lock up Bob Horner, and the Pirates draft a youngster named Jay Buhner on January 17th in 1980s Baseball
January 16th
Happy Birthday to Steve Balboni and the Hall Call comes for Kirby Puckett and Dave Winfield on January 16th in 1980s Baseball
January 15th
Happy Birthday to Bobby Grich, Joe Torre’s Attitude Coach is elected to the Hall of Fame, and Davey Johnson gets a contract extension on January 15th in 1980s Baseball
January 14th
Happy Birthday to Terry Forster, the Mariners have a new owner and the Giants have a new manager on January 14th in 1980s Baseball
January 13th
Happy Birthday to Kevin Mitchell, the Brewers make a math error, and Steve Garvey calls it quits on January 13th in 1980s Baseball
January 12th
Happy Birthday to Bill Madlock, The Braves sign Gaylord Perry, and Steve Carlton is among six who get the Hall Call on January 12th in 1980s Baseball
January 11th
Happy Birthday to Lloyd McClendon, the Yankees reunite Joe and Phil, and Billy is back on January 11th in 1980s Baseball.
January 10th
Happy posthumous Birthday to Willie McCovey, the Yankees want to play in Denver, and Dwight Gooden’s agent threatens to have him hold out on January 10th in 1980s Baseball.
January 9th
Happy Birthday to Otis Nixon, Buddy Bell returns to the Rangers, and two members of the Big Red Machine get the Hall Call on January 9th in 1980s Baseball
January 8th
Happy Birthday to Randy Ready, Bill Gullickson heads east and Mike Schmidt is one of ten ’80s icons to get the Hall Call on January 8th in 1980s Baseball
January 7th
Happy Birthday to Jeff Montgomery, Lou Brock gets the Hall Call and we lost Tommy on January 7th in 1980s Baseball.
January 6th
Happy Birthday to Norm Charlton, the Padres sign Goose, and Hall Calls for six players highlight January 6th in 1980s Baseball
January 5th
Happy Birthday to Ron Kittle, Lance Parrish makes an appearance on Diff’rent Strokes, and the Hall of Fame welcomes five ’80s greats on January 5th in 1980s Baseball
