On April 4, 1989 — On Opening Day, Tommy John ties a record by playing in 26 seasons. The New York Yankee veteran hurler beats 1988 Cy Young Award winner Frank Viola and the Minnesota Twins, 4-2, for his 287th win, putting him 19th overall in career wins. Roberto Kelly goes 4-4 with 2 RBI’s and a homerun, and Steve Sax drives in the other 2 Yankee Runs.