1980s 3,000 Hit Club
Nearly half of the players in MLB history to reach 3,000 hits played in the 1980s. Here is the list of those with ’80s ties.
Carl Yastrzemski
October 9th
Happy Birthday to a guy who got cut in high school, Boston brings Yaz back, and the Giants are head to the World Series for the first time since 1962 on October 9th in 1980s Baseball.
October 2nd
Yaz’s swansong, the Cubs go off, and lots of managerial comings and goings highlight October 2nd in 1980s Baseball.
September 17th
The Royals, Mets, and White Sox clinch their divisions and big days for Reggie Jackson and Johnny Bench highlight September 17th in 1980s Baseball.
August 6th
Happy Birthday to Ken Phelps, a strike ends while another begins, and big days for Goose and Yaz highlight August 6th in 1980s Baseball
May 25th
The end of the road for some familiar names, a big day for Fergie Jenkins, and two big trades highlight May 25th in 1980s Baseball
