June 20, 1998 – This Day In Baseball

Former Dodger general manager Al Campanis dies of a heart attack at age 81. Campanis is credited with helping to build the Dodger clubs of the 1970s and 1980s.

ByThis Day in Baseball June 20, 1998

On June 20, Former Dodger general manager Al Campanis dies of a heart attack at age 81. Campanis is credited with helping to build the Dodger clubs of the 1970s and 1980s.

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The Cubs’ Sammy Sosa cranks out his 21st homer in the last 30 days, something no other slugger has ever done. The previous high was 20, set by Ralph Kiner in 1947 and tied by Roger Maris in 1961. Sosa’s 30 days go from May 22nd through June 22nd.

ByThis Day in Baseball June 20, 1998

On June 20, The Cubs’ Sammy Sosa cranks out his 21st homer in the last 30 days, something no other slugger has ever done. The previous high was 20, set by Ralph Kiner in 1947 and tied by Roger Maris in 1961. Sosa’s 30 days go from May 22nd through June 22nd.

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The Indians retire Bob Lemon’s uniform number 21 prior to the team’s 5 – 3 loss to the Yankees.

ByThis Day in Baseball June 20, 1998November 17, 2021

On June 20, The Indians retire Bob Lemon’s uniform number 21 prior to the team’s 5 – 3 loss to the Yankees.

Day: June 20, 1998

Former Dodger general manager Al Campanis dies of a heart attack at age 81. Campanis is credited with helping to build the Dodger clubs of the 1970s and 1980s.

The Cubs’ Sammy Sosa cranks out his 21st homer in the last 30 days, something no other slugger has ever done. The previous high was 20, set by Ralph Kiner in 1947 and tied by Roger Maris in 1961. Sosa’s 30 days go from May 22nd through June 22nd.

The Indians retire Bob Lemon’s uniform number 21 prior to the team’s 5 – 3 loss to the Yankees.

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