New York Yankees trade disgruntled superstar Rickey Henderson

New York Yankees trade disgruntled superstar Rickey Henderson

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On June 21, 1989, the New York Yankees trade disgruntled superstar Rickey Henderson, hitting only .247 at the time, to the Oakland A’s for outfielder Luis Polonia and pitchers Greg Cadaret and Eric Plunk. Henderson, who had started his major league career with the A’s in 1979, had joined the Yankees in a multi-player trade…

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Carlton Fisk of the Chicago White Sox sets a record for most home runs by a catcher

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On June 21, 1989, Carlton Fisk of the Chicago White Sox sets a record for most home runs by a catcher. Fisk hits his 307th home run as a receiver, breaking the record held by Yogi Berra. Fisk’s home run, part of a three-RBI day, helps the White Sox to a 7-3 win over the…