1980s Franchise Hits Leaders
From Robin Yount to Chili Davis, here are the hits leaders for every major league team in the 1980s.
Dale Murphy
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.
Two Dingers in an Inning
The 1980s saw four players hit two home runs in one inning.
Here is who turned the trick.
November 17th
Bret Saberhagen becomes the highest-paid player in the game, Bill Virdon is manager of the Year and Mike Schmidt wins another MVP on November 17th in 1980s Baseball
November 8th
Happy Birthday to a Cy Young winner and both Dale Murphy and Jerome Walton take home some hardware on November 8th in 1980s Baseball
November 1st
Happy Birthday to Fernando Valenzuela, Thr Big Blue Wrecking Crew hits the recording studio, and Chris Sabo wins Rookie of the Year on November 1st in 1980s Baseball
September 24th
Happy Birthday to Hubie Brooks, Robin Yount offers a preview of late-season heroics, and Rick Sutcliffe and the Cubs clinch on September 24th in 1980s Baseball.
September 4th
Happy Birthday to Frank White, further proof of George Brett’s 1980 dominance, and a future MVP makes his big league debut.
August 21st
One broadcaster’s birthday, one broadcaster passes away, and big days for Rod Carew, Rollie Fingers, and Ryne Sandberg highlight August 21st in 1980s Baseball.
August 18th
Happy Birthday to Spanky, a future Rookie of the Year makes his debut and two big days for Andre Dawson highlight August 18th in 1980s Baseball
August 11th
A Number 1 pick makes his debut, Reggie Jackson hits a milestone, and Gary Carter does, too, on August 11th in 1980s Baseball.
August 9th
Happy Birthday to a Hall of Famer, Gary Carter shines in the All-Star Game and two Hall of Famers square off in Houston on August 9th in 1980s Baseball
April 30th
Happy Birthday to Phil Garner, the Jays say goodbye to a franchise icon, and Murph sets a record on April 30th in 1980s Baseball
April 23rd
Julio Franco makes his debut and big days for Ken Landreaux and Murph highlight April 23rd in 1980s Baseball
April 12th
A rough day for Darrell Evans, a big day for Dennis Leonard and a near-miss for Barry Larkin highlight April 12th in 1980s baseball
March 12th
Happy ’80s Birthday to Murph and a big day for Steve Garvey highlight March 12th in 1980s Baseball
January 31st
Happy Birthday to Nolan Ryan, Joe Morgan comes home, and the Hall calls two broadcasters on January 31st in 1980s Baseball
