1980s Franchise Hits Leaders
From Robin Yount to Chili Davis, here are the hits leaders for every major league team in the 1980s.
Don Mattingly
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.
December 3rd
Happy Birthday to Pat Putnam, Super Joe wins Rookie of the Year, and Peter Ueberroth pisses off the owners on December 3rd 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 30th
A future Rookie of the Year makes his debut, Donnie Baseball edges out a teammate to win a batting title, and Mike Witt is perfect on September 30th in 1980s Baseball
September 29th
Happy Birthday to Warren Cromartie, Jay Bell makes a splash, and Johnny Bench says goodbye on September 29th in 1980s Baseball
September 25th
Rusty Staub makes history and the Astros and Orioles clinch on September 25th in 1980s Baseball
September 8th
Three managerial changes, and big days for Howard Johnson and the Forsch family highlight September 8th in 1980s Baseball
August 29th
Happy Birthday to Doug DeCinces, the Cardinals make a trade that pays off well, and a game is postponed due to multiple explosions on August 29th in 1980s Baseball
August 25th
Happy Birthday to a Hall of Famer, a good day for a Hall of Famer and a very bad day for a Hall of Famer highlight July 25th in 1980s Baseball
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.
May 10th
The MLB debut of a key member of the 1982 Cardinals, a bad day for Hubie Brooks, and a big day for Charlie Lea highlight May 10th in 1980s Baseball
April 20th
Happy Birthday to Donnie Baseball, Barry Bonds makes his debut (sort of) and a big day for Tom Seaver on April 20th in 1980s baseball
February 17th
Happy Birthday to one of the best pitching coaches of the decade a big day for Don Mattingly, and Tommy Lasorda gets into a fight on February 17th in 1980s Baseball.
January 11th
Happy Birthday to Lloyd McClendon, the Yankees reunite Joe and Phil, and Billy is back on January 11th in 1980s Baseball.
