1980s Franchise Home Run Leaders
From Mike Schmidt to Carmelo Martinez, here is the home run leader for every major league team in the 1980s.
Andre Thornton
August 15th
Happy Birthday to a World Series winning manager, the Reds bring Pete Rose home, and a big day for Jose Cruz highlight August 15th in 1980s Baseball.
August 13th
Happy Birthday to Frank Costanza’s favorite player, a Future Hall of Famer makes his debut, and Steve Sax sets a Dodger record on August 13th in 1980s Baseball.
May 6th
Happy Birthday to one of the funniest men in the game, a Rookie of the Year makes his debut, and the Mariners make a managerial change on May 6th in 1980s Baseball
Super Joe Charboneau
Being an Indians fan is hard. REALLY HARD. But in the spring of 1980, there was a glimmer of hope and it came courtesy of an injury to one of their best players. During spring training, first baseman Andre Thornton, who led the team in home runs in 1979 with 26, tore cartilage in his …
