Pete Rose of the Philadelphia Phillies breaks Stan Musial’s all-time National League hit record with hit No. 3,631.
major league play resumes after a two-month strike
1981 the largest crowd in All-Star Game history watches the National League defeat the American League
On August 9, 1981, coming back from the players strike, the largest crowd in All-Star Game history watches the National League defeat the American League, 5-4, at Cleveland’s Municipal Stadium. Playing in front of a throng of 72,086 fans, future Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter hits two solo home runs and is named the…
August 9, 1981 – Reggie Jackson chats with Albert “Happy” Chandler and Bob Hope at the All Star Game.
August 9, 1981 – Reggie Jackson chats with Albert “Happy” Chandler and Bob Hope at the All Star Game. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories about the game, players, ballparks and the people that shaped the game!” subscribe_button=”Join us!” show_subscribers_total=”1″] Subscribe to our Podcast The Daily Rewind on Apples Podcast |…
Pawtucket Red Sox and Rochester Red Wings complete the longest game in professional baseball history
On June 23, 1981, the Pawtucket Red Sox and Rochester Red Wings complete the longest game in professional baseball history. Dave Koza’s bases-loaded single in the bottom of the 33rd inning gives Pawtucket a 3-2 win. The game features several future major league stars, including Cal Ripken Jr.
Pete Rose of Philadelphia singles against Nolan Ryan to tie Stan Musial for the most hits in league history (3,630)
1981 – Pete Rose of Philadelphia singles against Nolan Ryan to tie Stan Musial for the most hits in league history (3,630). Ryan would fan Rose in his final three at-bats before a two-month strike begins the next day. The strike is one day too late for Frank LaCortewho blows a 4-0 lead in a 5-4 Phillies verdict.
Pete Rose of the Philadelphia Phillies ties Stan Musial for the most hits in National League history
On June 10, 1981, The Philadelphia Phillies’ Pete Rose hits a single in the 1st inning off Nolan Ryan that gives him 3,630 hits, tying Stan Musial’s National League mark. The Phillies beat the Houston Astros, 5 – 4, before more than 57,000 fans at Veterans Stadium.
Seattle takes Mike Moore with the first pick overall in the annual amateur draft. The Cubs take Joe Carter with the 2nd pick while the Angels take Dick Schofield third.
1981 – Seattle takes Mike Moore with the first pick overall in the annual amateur draft. The Cubs take Joe Carter with the 2nd pick while the Angels take Dick Schofield third.
Jerry Grote sets Royals RBI record – straight out of retirement
Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com On June 3, 1981, Jerry Grote of the Kansas City Royals sets a club record by driving in seven runs in a 12-9 win over the Seattle Mariners. Grote, who had been retired for two years before making the Royals…
Lenny Randle Blows a ball foul
On May 27, 1981, Lenny Randle of the Seattle Mariners tries to blow a ground ball into foul territory. After initially calling the ball foul, home plate umpire Larry McCoy reverses his call and awards Amos Otis of the Kansas City Royals with a controversial infield single. Randle’s explanation that he was merely yelling at…
Yaz becomes just the 4th player ever to appear in 3,000 games
May 25, 1981 Carl Yastrzemski becomes just the 4th player ever to appear in 3,000 games. He finishes his career with 3,308 games played, second only to Pete Rose.
