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November 19th

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Happy ’80s Birthday to Dickie Noles, who has a special place in the heart of every Phillies Phan.

Happy ’80s Birthday to former Braves skipper Ted Turner.

Happy ’80s Birthday to my main man Bob Boone. Oh catcher, my catcher.

Happy ’80s Birthday to Jeff Hearron, who appeared in 16 games for the Blue Jays in 1985 and `86.

Happy ’80s Birthday to Gary Disarcina, who spent twelve years with the Angels and later became a coach at both the minor and major league level.

11/19/81

The Phillies, Indians, and Cardinals pull off a three-team deal with Bo Diaz going to the Phillies, Lonnie Smith ending up in St. Louis, and Silvio Martinez & Lary Sorensen going to Cleveland.

Big Days

11/19/84

Dwight Gooden is named Rookie of the Year. In his age-19 season, Doc goes 17-4 with a 2.18 E.R.A. and a league-leading 276 strikeouts.  

11/19/86

Michael Jack Schmidt becomes just the 3rd player in NL history to win three MVP Awards.

Deaths

We lost Ricky Nelson OTD in 2021

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