Happy ’80s Birthday to Jerry Terrell, who spent eight years in the big leagues with the Twins and Royals. cast the sole dissenting strike vote in 1980.
Happy ’80s Birthday to Bill Caudill, who saved 88 games from 1982 through 1984 and was ALWAYS entertaining.
Happy ’80s Birthday to Mike Fitzgerald, who spent 10 years in the big leagues with the Mets, Expos, and Angels.
Happy ’80s Birthday to Greg Litton, who spent six years in the big leagues, played every position except center field, and was boys with Smokey the Bear.
Happy ’80s Birthday to Mark Brown, who pitched in 15 games for the Orioles and Twins and picked up a win on September 30, 1984.
Happy ’80s Birthday to Chris Jones, who played in two seasons for the Astros and Giants in 1985 and 1986.
Happy ’80s Birthday to Robbie Wine, who played in 23 games for the Astros in 1986 and 1987. His father, Bobby played twelve years in the big leagues and served as a coach for many years.
7/13/87
The Cubs trade Steve Trout to the Yankees for Rich Scheid, Bob Tewksbury, and Dean Wilkins.
7/13/88
The Reds trade Tracy Jones and Pat Pacillo to the Expos for Jeff Reed, Randy St. Claire, and Herm Winningham.
Both Reed and Winningham are key players for the 1990 Reds World Series team.
7/13/87
The Reds sign Jim Wohlford as a free agent.
Wohlford plays in 33 games for the Nashville Sounds and his career is over.
7/13/88
The Mets sign Bob McClure as a free agent. He goes 1-0 for New York, then goes to California the following season and goes 6-1.
7/13/80
Bob Ojeda goes 5.2 innings in his big league debut against the Tigers.
He finishes 3rd in the A.L. Rookie of the Year balloting the following season.
7/13/83
Bill Schroeder goes 1 for 5 against the Rangers in his big league debut.
He spends eight years in the major leagues with the Brewers and Angels.
7/13/82
Dave Concepcion’s 2nd-inning two-run homer off Red Sox starter Dennis Eckersley paces the N.L. to a 4-1 win in the All-Star Game in Montreal.
It’s the first All-Star game played outside the United States, and the 11th straight win for the National League.
7/13/84
Jason Thompson’s 18th inning single scores Lee Mazzilli 18th inning to give the Pirates a 4-3 win over the Giants.
7/13/85
In the definition of “crafty pitching” WhiteSox starter Britt Burns gives up 8 runs in a complete-game win.
Orioles LF Gary Roenicke goes 2-4 with two homers and 6 RBI against the White Sox but it’s not enough as Chicago still wins 10-8.
7/13/85
The Angels get three pinch hits in the bottom of the 9th to beat the Blue Jays, 4 – 3. Darrell Miller, Mike Brown, and Bob Boone all deliver singles to give Mike Witt the complete-game win.
7/13/86
Jack Morris shuts out the Royals and strikes out 12 in a 5-0 win.
7/13/89
Rough day for Bob Knepper, who sees his E.R.A. jump by more than a half a run after walking 5 and allowing 10 runs on 11 hits in 4.1 innings against the Phillies.
That’s gonna leave a mark.
7/13/89
The Tigers release David Palmer.
He signs with the Indians, appears in three games, and his career is over.
7/13/88
The Red Sox part ways with manager John McNamara and replace him with Joe Morgan.
Boston wins 12 straight after the switch and wins the A.L. East.
George Steinbrenner passed away on this day in 2010.
He purchased the Yankees in 1973 and he loved calzones.
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