October 5th
Happy Birthday to Onix Concepcion, George Brett caps an amazing season, and David Cone steps in it on October 5th in 1980s Baseball
Mark Fidrych
October 1st
Happy Birthday to Rod Carew, the Cardinals clinch their third division title of the decade, and the Braves give Joe Torre the gate on October 1st in 1980s Baseball
September 2nd
Happy Birthday to the only man to be drafted #1 overall twice, three future Rookies of the Year make their debuts, and a big day for Bo Jackson highlight September 2nd in 1980s Baseball.
August 14th
Happy Birthday to The Bird, a future Cy Young winner makes his debut, and Pete Rose and Mike Schmidt hit milestones on August 14th in 1980s Baseball
August 12th
The Tigers trade a future Hall of Famer, the White Sox sign one and the most memorable brawl of the decade highlight August 12th in 1980s Baseball.
April 13th
Pete Rose makes history, Rollie Fingers makes history and the game loses two legends on April 13th in 1980s Baseball
February 25th
Happy Birthday to Paul O’Neill, The Bird finds a new home and bad day for LaMarr Hoyt highlight February 25th in 1980s Baseball.
Mark Fidrych Roundtable Discussion Part II
Note: This is the second part of a virtual “roundtable discussion” with baseball authors, and Mark Fidrych specialists, Dan Epstein and Doug Wilson about The Bird, his legacy and the sad end to his career. Read Part I here. The Detroit Tigers sent Fidrych back to AAA during spring training in 1980 and The Bird wasn’t …
Mark Fidrych Roundtable Discussion Part I
Mark Fidrych walked off the mound at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto on October 1st, 1980 after throwing five innings against the Blue Jays. He surrendered five runs (four earned) on seven hits while walking three and striking out three. He also earned his 2nd win of the season. It wasn’t his best performance or his …
