December 20th
Happy Birthday to Cecil Cooper, the Mets trade Juan Samuel, and the Red Sox make a big mistake on December 20th in 1980s Baseball.
Dickie Noles
December 8th
The Giants make a managerial change at the Winter Meetings and twelve trades involving 46 players highlight December 8th in 1980s Baseball
November 19th
Happy Birthday to Bob Boone, the Phillies, Cardinals, and Indians make a three-way trade, and another MVP for Schmitty highlight November 19th in 1980s Baseball.
October 18th
Happy Birthday to George Hendrick, Bruce Hurst spins a gem, and Big Mac goes Big Fly on October 18th in 1980s Baseball.
April 7th
Jack Morris throws a no-no, a Rookie of the Year makes his debut, and the Reds and Cubs clear the benches on April 7th in 1980s Baseball
February 8th
The Dodgers break up their infield, the Yankees screw up, and Bowie Kuhn puts his foot down on February 8th in 1980s Baseball
Wild One at the Vet
Sometimes mistakes can work in your favor. That was certainly the case for Tommy Lasorda and the L.A. Dodgers when they took on the Phillies at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia on May 4th, 1980. Prior to the game, Dodgers pitcher Don Sutton took the lineup care to home plate and handed it to umpire Paul Pryor. …
