June 24, 1986 the Philadelphia Phillies release future hall of famer and the best pitcher in team history Steve Lefty Carlton.

over 15 seasons Carlton won 261 games and 4 Cy Young’s, Carlton also pitched the Phillies to there first World Series Title in 1980.

The 41-year-old left-hander will sign the San Francisco Giants, marking the start of a journeyman three-year period in which Carlton will pitch for four different teams

The Phillies call up Bruce Ruffin to take his place in the starting rotation.

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