1980s Franchise Hits Leaders
From Robin Yount to Chili Davis, here are the hits leaders for every major league team in the 1980s.
Dave Winfield
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.
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.
November 10th
Happy Birthday to an underrated slugger, Tom Seaver asks if he needs to delay his Paris vacation, and a couple of Dodgers bring some some awards on November 10th in 1980s Baseball
October 3rd
Happy Birthday to Eck, the Expos and Brewers clinch playoff berths for the first time, and Joe Morgan breaks L.A.’s heart on October 3rd in 1980s Baseball.
August 20th
Three near no-hitters, George Brett stays hot, and Dwight Gooden continues to dominate on August 20th 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
August 8th
Happy birthday to Jose Cruz, the Rangers end the Lee Mazzilli experiment and Doug DeCinces continues to swing a hot bat on August 8th in 1980s Baseball
August 5th
Happy Birthday to a batting champion, two good days for Dave Winfield, and Billy Martin gets suspended on August 5th in 1980s Baseball
August 4th
Happy Birthday to Roger Clemens and milestones for Tom Seaver and Rod Carew highlight August 4th in 1980s Baseball
May 17th
Alan Wiggins goes off, a bevy of big league debuts, and a managerial change in Texas highlight Today 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 18th
The Reds run wild, a Rookie of the Year makes his debut, and a big day for Mike Schmidt highlight April 18th in 1980s Baseball
March 23rd
Happy Birthday to The Big Bopper, Oscar Gamble heads to the South Side and a flurry of roster moves highlight March 23rd in 1980s Baseball.
March 19th
Happy Birthday to an underrated pitcher, Earl Weaver does Earl Weaver things, and Dave Winfield is in trouble on March 19 in 1980s Baseball.
February 7th
Happy Birthday to an outstanding hitter and the loss of a Hall of Famer highlight February 7th in 1980s Baseball
January 16th
Happy Birthday to Steve Balboni and the Hall Call comes for Kirby Puckett and Dave Winfield on January 16th in 1980s Baseball
January 6th
Happy Birthday to Norm Charlton, the Padres sign Goose, and Hall Calls for six players highlight January 6th in 1980s Baseball
All-’80s Baseball Hoops Team
It’s NCAA Basketball tournament time and that can mean only one thing: Baseball! Not only were the ‘80s a great decade for baseball, you could make a pretty solid hoops team from guys who played baseball in the 1980s. Here’s our team: Point Guard: Tony Gwynn Not only was Tony Gwynn one of the top …
