Joining Roberto Clemente and Thurman Munson, Darryl Kile will become the third player to appear on the 2003 Hall of Fame ballot before the mandatory five-year waiting period. The 33 year-old Cardinal pitcher, who died of heart disease, was found dead in his Chicago hotel room in June.

In Game 4 of the World Series, Barry Bonds is walked intentionally three times, setting a new record for a Fall Classic game. Angels starting pitcher John Lackey, who issues all the free passes to the Giants left fielder, does not factor in the decision in San Francisco’s 4-3 victory at Pac Bell, which deadlocks the series at two.

Cal Ripken Jr. breaking Lou Gehrig’s consecutive games streak in 1995 is voted as baseball’s most memorable moment by the fans participating in the Major league Baseball and MasterCard promotion. Hank Aaron surpassing Babe Ruth’s as all-time home run leader, Jackie Robinson becoming the first black to break the color barrier, Mark McGwire breaking Roger Maris’ single-season home run record, and Lou Gehrig’s farewell speech are also in the top five events selected by the fans.