Johnny Bench

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.

2 months ago

December 7th

Happy Birthday to Johnny Bench, eight trades, and 14 free agent signings highlight December 7th in 1980s Baseball

3 years ago

September 29th

Happy Birthday to Warren Cromartie, Jay Bell makes a splash, and Johnny Bench says goodbye on September 29th in 1980s…

3 years ago

September 20th

Wade Boggs hits a milestone, Mike Schmidt hits a milestone, and the Padres clinch on September 20th in 1980s Baseball

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September 17th

The Royals, Mets, and White Sox clinch their divisions and big days for Reggie Jackson and Johnny Bench highlight September…

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August 24th

Happy Birthday to a Hall of Famer, Rickey Henderson does his thing, and Tippy Martinez makes history on August 24th…

3 years ago

August 18th

Happy Birthday to Spanky, a future Rookie of the Year makes his debut and two big days for Andre Dawson…

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August 11th

A Number 1 pick makes his debut, Reggie Jackson hits a milestone, and Gary Carter does, too, on August 11th…

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August 7th

Happy Birthday to Steve Kemp, the 1985 strike is over and Jim Rice saves a fan's life on August 7th…

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May 5th

Happy Birthday to Larry Hisle, the Yankees give up on speed, and a big day for Cal Ripken Jr. highlight…

4 years ago

April 6th

Happy Birthday to a Hall of Famer, Johnny Bench signs a deal that makes him a Red For Life, and…

4 years ago

March 13th

Happy Birthday to Will the Thrill, the Phillies sign a big free agent and Jim Rice battles the Red Sox…

4 years ago

March 8th

Happy Birthday to a Hall of Famer, Rob Dibble has a court date and Dave Stieb cashes in on March…

4 years ago

That Time I Met Johnny Bench (Twice)

If you were a kid in southwestern Ohio in the 1970s and you could eat anywhere you wanted,  the answer…

8 years ago

The 80’s are my 50’s

I grew up reading Angell, Halberstam, Kahn and others wax nostalgic about baseball in the 1950’s. The pictures they painted…

9 years ago