Dale Murphy hits his 300th career home run as Atlanta beats Pittsburgh, 5 – 4. He stroked his 1500th hit on August 5.

On August 21, 1987 — Dale Murphy hits his 300th career home run as Atlanta beats Pittsburgh, 5 – 4. He stroked his 1500th hit on August 5.

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Dale Murphy hits his 300th career home run as Atlanta beats Pittsburgh, 5 – 4. He stroked his 1500th hit on August 5.

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