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1990 - The last-place Braves fire manager Russ Nixon and replace him with general manager Bobby Cox, who last managed Toronto in 1985

 

[Mike]

Some more really nice adds, Steve. Thanks for sharing!

 

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1962 - Larry Doby, retired from the Cleveland Indians, signs on with the Chunichi Dragons. He becomes, with Don Newcombe, the first former major league player to toil for a Japanese team. Doby's season batting average will be a mediocre .225

 

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1984 - Chicago's Ryne Sandberg hit two late-inning home runs off St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bruce Sutter to tie the game twice as the Cubs went on to win 12-11 in 11 innings. Sandberg led off the ninth inning with a solo home run to tie the game 9-9 then hit a two-run, two-out homer in the 10th to tie the game 11-11.

I was at this game!





what a magical year that was for a cubs fan!

 

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1932 - Lou Gehrig plays his 1,103rd successive game in a Yankees uniform, equaling Joe Sewell's record with one team (Cleveland).

just cause it is a good opportunity to shoe Joe Sewell..LOL

 

[Cool_Hand_Flash]

What.. a.. thread..

Awesome cards.. this will be a great thread to follow

 

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June 30th

President Warren G. Harding appointed former president William H. Taft chief justice of the United States

 

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At Briggs Stadium, Indians right-hander Bob Lemon throws the first American League night time no-hitter blanking the Tigers, 2-0. The Tigers' home was the last park in the Junior Circuit to use lights, installing illumination only two weeks ago.

 

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At the Metrodome, Indians' designated hitter Eddie Murray collects his 3000th hit off Twins' right-hander Mike Trombley to become the 20th player to accomplish the feat. 'Steady Eddie' joins Pete Rose as only the second switch-hitter to reach the milestone.

 

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July 1st

1951 - Bob Feller set a major league baseball record when he pitched his third no-hitter for the Cleveland Indians.

 

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1982 - Cal Ripken began playing shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles

wow and it last a long time!

 

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1956 - Elvis Presley appeared on "The Steve Allen Show." He was told not to dance and Allen had him sing "Hound Dog" to a real basset hound wearing tails.