Andre Dawson on days with Cubs

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Hall of Famer Andre Dawson discusses his playing days with the Cubs and the fans at Wrigley Field

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Andre Dawson Career

Andre Dawson - "The Hawk" - is born in Miami, FL.

Andre Dawson – “The Hawk” – is born in Miami, FL.

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Andre Dawson hits first career homerun

Willie McCovey becomes first player to hit 2 homers an in inning twice

Willie McCovey becomes first player to hit 2 homers an in inning twice

Cubs relief pitcher Bruce Sutter strikes out the first six batters he faces including three men in the 9th on nine pitches.

Cubs relief pitcher Bruce Sutter strikes out the first six batters he faces including three men in the 9th on nine pitches.

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Andre Dawson of the Montreal Expos wins the National League Rookie of the Year Award by one vote

Major League Baseball Season Recap 1977

Major League Baseball Season Recap 1977

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Montreal Expos tie National League record with eight home runs

Montreal Expos right-hander Charlie Lea pitches the first no-hitter in the history of Olympic Stadium

Montreal Expos right-hander Charlie Lea pitches the first no-hitter in the history of Olympic Stadium

Andre Dawson and Tim Raines

Tim Raines & Andre Dawson run wild on Braves

Steve Carlton fans 12 Expos in 10 innings to break Bob Gibson's National League strikeout record

Steve Carlton fans 12 Expos in 10 innings to break Bob Gibson’s National League strikeout record

Rick Monday turning Montreal very blue..on a Monday no less.

Blue Monday – Rick Monday home run in the ninth eliminates Expos

andre dawson pearson cup game

Montreal Expos win the Pearson Cup 7-3

Al Oliver

The San Francisco Giants send pitcher Fred Breining and outfielder Max Venable to the Montreal Expos in exchange for first baseman Al Oliver

Mario Soto ties the Major League record by surrendering Four home runs in an inning

Mario Soto ties the Major League record by surrendering Four home runs in an inning

Jack Morris agrees to salary arbitration when no clubs will sign him

Jack Morris agrees to salary arbitration when no clubs will sign him

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Collusion becomes the topic as 10 players including Future HOF players Dawson and Raines remain unsigned

Andre Dawson signs a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs worth $650,000.

Andre Dawson signs a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs worth $650,000.

Andre Dawson collects five hits and hits for the cycle to lead the Chicago Cubs to an 8 - 4 victory over the San Francisco Giants.

Andre Dawson collects five hits and hits for the cycle to lead the Chicago Cubs to an 8 – 4 victory over the San Francisco Giants.

Andre Dawson hits a walkoff vs Braves

Andre Dawson hits a walkoff vs Braves

Jose Cruz lofts a home run to left in the top of the tenth inning to topple the Cubs

Jose Cruz lofts a home run to left in the top of the tenth inning to topple the Cubs

Andre Dawson drives in 7 in a 13-2 win vs Nolan Ryan and the Astros

Andre Dawson drives in 7 in a 13-2 win vs Nolan Ryan and the Astros

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Steve Trout fires a shut out and Dawson drives in 4

The Andre Dawson gets hit in face by Eric Show and benchs clear

The Andre Dawson gets hit in face by Eric Show and benchs clear

Andre Dawson hits three home runs, his 29th, 30th and 31st, and drives in all five Chicago runs as the Cubs beat the Phillies, 5 - 3.

Andre Dawson hits three home runs, his 29th, 30th and 31st, and drives in all five Chicago runs as the Cubs beat the Phillies, 5 – 3.

Andre Dawson becomes first player to win MVP on last place team

Andre Dawson becomes first player to win MVP on last place team

Major League Season Recap 1987

Major League Season Recap 1987

Andre Dawson slams his 300th homerun in Cubs 4-2 loss

Andre Dawson slams his 300th homerun in Cubs 4-2 loss

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Andre Dawson gets his 2,000th career hit in the Cubs’ 6 – 5 loss to Houston

Chicago Cubs outfielder Andre Dawson breaks Roger Maris’ intentional walk record when he receives five intentional free passes from the Cincinnati Reds

Chicago Cubs outfielder Andre Dawson breaks Roger Maris’ intentional walk record when he receives five intentional free passes from the Cincinnati Reds

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Andre Dawson of the Chicago Cubs steals his 300th base in an 11 – 5 loss to the New York Mets

ANDRE DAWSON Chicago Cubs SIGNED 8x10 Photo

In the greatest extra-inning comeback in major league history, the Pittsburgh Pirates score six runs in the bottom of the 11th inning to erase a five-run Cubs lead

 Cal Ripken Jr.'s three-run home run lifts the American League to a 4 - 2 win over the National League in the annual All-Star Game. Andre Dawson homers for the NLers who lose for the 4th straight year. Ripken, who also won the pre-All-Star Game Home Run Derby, is named the game's MVP. Tony LaRussa becomes the first manager with three straight All-Star victories.

 Cal Ripken Jr.’s three-run home run lifts the American League to a 4 – 2 win over the National League in the annual All-Star Game. Andre Dawson homers for the NLers who lose for the 4th straight year. Ripken, who also won the pre-All-Star Game Home Run Derby, is named the game’s MVP. Tony LaRussa becomes the first manager with three straight All-Star victories.

Umpire Bill Hohn ejects an Atlanta Braves fan from the Braves-Cubs game for making obscene gestures. The gestures might have been meant for the Braves, who are shut out, 8 - 0. Greg Maddux goes seven innings for the win over John Smoltz, giving up three runs. The other five come off Juan Berenguer, who lasts a third of an inning. Chicago gets homers from Kal Daniels, Andre Dawson, Ryne Sandberg and Mark Grace.

Umpire Bill Hohn ejects an Atlanta Braves fan from the Braves-Cubs game for making obscene gestures. The gestures might have been meant for the Braves, who are shut out, 8 – 0. Greg Maddux goes seven innings for the win over John Smoltz, giving up three runs. The other five come off Juan Berenguer, who lasts a third of an inning. Chicago gets homers from Kal Daniels, Andre Dawson, Ryne Sandberg and Mark Grace.

The Cubs blow out the Phils, 14 - 9, to give Greg Maddux his 18th win. Maddux gives up three earned runs in six innings. Led by Andre Dawson's four hits, the first four hitters collect 11 hits and 11 ribbies for the Cubs. Dave Hollins homers for the Phils, while Dawson, Ryne Sandberg and Rick Wilkins go deep for Chicago. Mark Grace makes an error, ending his streak of 102 errorless games at 1B; his streak began after two errors on May 18th vs. the Dodgers.

The Cubs blow out the Phils, 14 – 9, to give Greg Maddux his 18th win. Maddux gives up three earned runs in six innings. Led by Andre Dawson’s four hits, the first four hitters collect 11 hits and 11 ribbies for the Cubs. Dave Hollins homers for the Phils, while Dawson, Ryne Sandberg and Rick Wilkins go deep for Chicago. Mark Grace makes an error, ending his streak of 102 errorless games at 1B; his streak began after two errors on May 18th vs. the Dodgers.

Chris Bosio pitches the second no-hitter in Seattle Mariners history a 7 - 0 victory over the Boston Red Sox

Chris Bosio pitches the second no-hitter in Seattle Mariners history a 7 – 0 victory over the Boston Red Sox

Video Barry Bonds 300th homerun

Video Barry Bonds 300th homerun

Montreal Expos retire Andre Dawson's uniform number 10

Montreal Expos retire Andre Dawson’s uniform number 10

Wade Boggs, a five-time batting champion, and Ryne Sandberg, a nine-time Gold Glove Award winner at second base, are elected to the Hall of Fame

Wade Boggs, a five-time batting champion, and Ryne Sandberg, a nine-time Gold Glove Award winner at second base, are elected to the Hall of Fame

Craig Biggio becomes 13th player to reach 600 doubles in his career

Craig Biggio becomes 13th player to reach 600 doubles in his career

The Montreal Canadiens pay tribute to the departed Expos team by raising a commemorative banner to the rafters of Montreal’s Bell Centre. Displaced mascot Youppi, working in his first game for the NHL team, and former players Gary Carter and Andre Dawson are on hand to assist in the hoisting of the blue and orange banner that features their retired numbers, 8 and 10, respectively, as well as the numbers for Tim Raines (30) and Rusty Staub (10).

Steve Finley hits his 300th career home run 

Steve Finley hits his 300th career home run 

Andre Dawson, "The Hawk", is elected to the Hall of Fame 

Andre Dawson, “The Hawk”, is elected to the Hall of Fame 

Andre Dawson, an outfielder with the Expos and Cubs, becomes the 203rd player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Joining 'Hawk' in Cooperstown are former manager Whitey Herzog, major league ump Doug Harvey, broadcaster Jon Miller, and baseball writer Bill Madden.

Andre Dawson, an outfielder with the Expos and Cubs, becomes the 203rd player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Joining ‘Hawk’ in Cooperstown are former manager Whitey Herzog, major league ump Doug Harvey, broadcaster Jon Miller, and baseball writer Bill Madden.

he Hall of Fame announces a change in voting rules, as players will now be able to stay on the BBWAA ballot for a maximum of 10 and not 15 years

he Hall of Fame announces a change in voting rules, as players will now be able to stay on the BBWAA ballot for a maximum of 10 and not 15 years

Andre Dawson Stats & Facts

Andre Dawson Stats & Facts

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