Happy ’80s Birthday to Glenn Braggs, one of the strongest dudes ever.
Happy ’80s Birthday to Dan Pasqua, who is the all-time leader in home runs among Yonkers, NY natives.
Kelly Paris was born OTD in 1957. He won a ring with the 1982 Cardinals and spent parts of five seasons in the bigs. Kelly passed away in 2019.
Happy ’80s Birthday to Ravelo Manzanillo, who made his debut with the White Sox in 1988 and pitched until 2003 between the U.S., Mexico, and multiple leagues in Asia.
Happy ’80s Birthday to Ken Dixon, who won 26 games for the Orioles from 1984 through 1987 and once pitched against Roger Mason.
10/17/80
The Cubs trade Mike O’Berry to the Cincinnati Reds for Jay Howell. Chicago would send Howell to the Yankees in a deal involving Pat Tabler. He would then be sent to Oakland in the Rickey deal and then to the Dodgers in the Bob Welch deal.
10/17/80
Willie Aikens’ 10th inning single scores Willie Wilson and the #Royals win Game 3 of the 1980 World Series. He had a great series.
10/17/81
The Dodgers score six runs in the final two innings to beat the Expos 7-1 and force a Game Five in the N.L.C.S.
10/17/82
Robin Yount goes 4-for-4 with a dinger and the Brewers beat the Cardinals 6-4 to take a 3-2 lead in the 1982 World Series.
It’s the second time in the series that Yount collects four hits in a game. He was pretty good.
10/17/83
The Baltimore Orioles parade through the streets to celebrate their World Series victory.
10/17/84
Jim Frey is named National League Manager of the Year after leading the Cubs to their first division title since 1945.
10/17/85
Tommy Lasorda appears on Simon and Simon
10/17/87
Dan Gladden’s slam leads the Twins to a 10-1 victory over the Cardinals in Game 1 of the 1987 World Series. It’s the first World Series game played inside.
10/17/89
The Loma Prieta earthquake strikes the Bay Area minutes before Game 3 of the 1989 World Series
10/17/89
Joan Kroc puts the Padres up for sale. The team is eventually purchased by Tom Werner, who brings Rosanne Barr in to sing the National Anthem.
(San Diego Union-Tribune photo)
10/17/89
Pirates broadcaster Jim Rooker finally reaches home plate at Three Rivers Stadium after walking from Philadelphia to raise money for charity. The walk stemmed from a June 8th game against the Phillies when the Pirates took an 10-0 lead in the first inning. Rooker stated if the Pirates lost, he would walk home. The stunt raised about $100,000.
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