Nolan Ryan pitches in the Dome for the last time, a 4-3 exhibition loss for his Texas Rangers.

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1993 – Nolan Ryan pitches in the Dome for the last time, a 4-3 exhibition loss for his Texas Rangers. A packed house of over 53,000 cheer the 46-year-old Alvin legend. Luis Gonzalez’ three hits help to stake Pete Harnisch to a 4-0 lead over the future Hall-Of-Famer, who struck out only one batter in six innings. 

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New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner resumes his role as the team’s general partner

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On March 1, 1993, New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner resumes his role as the team’s general partner. Commissioner Fay Vincent had banned Steinbrenner from day-to-day activities with the Yankees because of his relationship with convicted gambler Howie Spira.    

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Marge Schott is suspended for one year and fined $25,000

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Marge Schott is suspended for one year and fined $25,000 by a committee of her major league peers for bringing “disrepute and embarrassment” to the national pastime. The 64 year-old will also be required to attend and complete multi-cultural sensitivity training programs due to the numerous racial and ethnic remarks she is alleged to have made as the owner of the Reds.

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Hall of Fame second baseman Charlie Gehringer dies at the age of 89

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    On January 21, 1993, Hall of Fame second baseman Charlie Gehringer dies at the age of 89, one month after suffering a stroke. During a 19-year career with the Detroit Tigers, Gehringer batted .320 with 184 home runs. In 1937, Gehringer enjoyed arguably his finest season, batting a league-leading .371. Vintage Baseball HOT…

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Reggie Jackson is the lone player elected by the Baseball Writers Association of America to the Hall of Fame

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Reggie Jackson is the lone player elected by the Baseball Writers Association of America to the Hall of Fame. Jackson, whose .262 lifetime batting average is the lowest of any outfielder in the Hall, receives 93.6 percent of the vote. His 563 career home runs make him a hit with voters in his first year of eligibility.