Jack Morris sets a major league record when he makes his 14th consecutive Opening Day start, taking the loss in the Blue Jays’ 8-1 defeat to Seattle at the Kingdome. During the span, which started in 1980 with the Tigers (10 seasons) and continued with the Twins (1 season), the 37 year-old right-hander has compiled an 8-6 record in his first day assignments.

On April 6, 1993 — Jack Morris sets a major league record when he makes his 14th consecutive Opening Day start, taking the loss in the Blue Jays’ 8-1 defeat to Seattle at the Kingdome. During the span, which started in 1980 with the Tigers (10 seasons) and continued with the Twins (1 season), the 37 year-old right-hander has compiled an 8-6 record in his first day assignments.

 

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