Happy ’80s Birthday to Hubie Brooks who spent 15 years in the bigs, was a two-time all-star, and a college teammate of Bob Horner at Arizona State.
Happy ’80s Birthday to Eric Soderholm, who spent 9 years in the big leagues and wrapped up his career with the Yankees in 1980. After a crucial August series against the Orioles, in which Soderholm went 2-10 and the Yankees were swept, George Steinbrenner told the press, “Soderholm is killing us!” Thanks, Boss!
Happy ’80s Birthday to Larry White, who appeared in 11 games for the Dodgers in 1983 and 1984
Happy ’80s Birthday to Jim Acker, who spent ten years in the big leagues with Toronto, Seattle, and Atlanta and had a brother who played in the NFL.
Happy ’80s Birthday to Doug Davis, who played in seven games for the Angels and Rangers in 1988 and 1989 and later managed in the minor leagues.
Happy ’80s Birthday to Rafael Palmeiro, who made his debut in 1986 with the Cubs and spent 20 years in the big leagues.
9/24/80
The Atlanta Braves reach the one million mark in attendance, making 1980 the first season in which every team in one league reaches that milestone.
9/24/80
Terry Crowley goes 3-for-4 with two homers and 5 RBI as the Orioles beat the Red Sox 12-9 to stay in the race, barely, in the A.L. East. Tony Perez also homers twice and drives in 5 for Boston.
9/24/82
Robin Yount homers twice and drives in 6 as the Brewers beat the Orioles 15-6 to take a four-game lead in the A.L. East.
The race would be decided until the final day of the season with Milwaukee coming out on top thanks in large part to Robin Yount homering twice.
9/24/82
Rafael Ramirez homers twice and drives in five in an 11-6 win over the Padres. Coupled with a Dodgers loss, the win pulls Atlanta to within two games of the lead in the N.L. West.
9/24/83
Dale Murphy walks, steals second, and scores the winning run on Rafael Ramirez’s single in the 9th inning to become just the 6th player in history to go 30/30.
9/24/84
Sutt and Doc grace the cover of Sports Illustrated.
Between them, they won 34 games and struck out 489.
9/24/84
The Cubs clinch the NL East with a win over the Pirates.
That Rick Sutcliffe deal worked out well for them.
9/24/84
Darryl Motley homers and drives in six in a 12-4 Royals win over the Angels.
9/24/85
The Hawk hits 3 dingers, including two 3-run shots in a 12-run 5th, to lead the Expos to a 17 – 15 win over the Cubs at Wrigley.
9/24/86
Bert Blyleven throws a CG and strikes out 14 Royals, but loses 2-1 on a 9th inning Frank White solo homer.
9/24/86
Nolan Ryan allows just one hit over eight innings and strikes out 12 in a 6-0 win over the Giants.
9/24/88
Dave Stewart wins his 20th game for the A’s. It’s the second straight year in which he wins at least 20 and he does it again in 1989 and 1990. Good thing the Phillies released him
9/24/88
Mark Langston walks seven but only allows one hit and shuts out the Rangers 3-0.
9/24/88
For the 123rd start in a row, Dave Stieb loses a no-hitter with 2-outs in the 9th.
9/24/87
Tony Fernandez fractures his elbow in a collision with Bill Madlock on a stolen base attempt and is lost for the remainder of the season. He was batting .322 at the time of the injury. Toronto won the game to take a 1 ½ game lead in the A.L. East but finished 2nd in the division.
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