Los Angeles Dodgers sign Japanese pitching star Hideo Nomo
Los Angeles Dodgers sign Japanese pitching star Hideo Nomo
Darryl Strawberry pleads guilty to income tax evasion
1995 – Darryl Strawberry pleads guilty to income tax evasion and will spend three months in prison, in addition to paying back taxes, interest, and penalties.
Cecil Upshaw dies of a heart attack in Lawrenceville, GA at age 53
1995 – Cecil Upshaw dies of a heart attack in Lawrenceville, GA at age 53. The submarine reliever had a 2-3 record with one save as an Astro in 1973. The righthander had been a closer for Atlanta earlier in his career before tearing a finger on his pitching hand when he accidentally struck a sign while walking down the street.
President Bill Clinton’s deadline for a resolution to the baseball strike passes without a resolution
President Bill Clinton’s deadline for a resolution to the baseball strike passes without a resolution
talks resume between the major league owners and the striking Players’ Association
talks resume between the major league owners and the striking Players’ Association
1995 – Major League Baseball players and owners are told by President Clinton to resume bargaining and reach an agreement to resolve the strike by February 6th.
1995 – Major League Baseball players and owners are told by President Clinton to resume bargaining and reach an agreement to resolve the strike by February 6th.
1995 – Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos announces that his team will not use replacement players if the strike is not settled before Opening Day.
1995 – Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos announces that his team will not use replacement players if the strike is not settled before Opening Day.
former major league umpire Ron Luciano dies at the age of 57
On January 18, 1995, former major league umpire Ron Luciano dies at the age of 57. An American League umpire for 11 seasons, Luciano gained fame as one of the most colorful and flamboyant arbiters in the game’s history.
umpire Ron Luciano dies at the age of 57
1995 – Former major league umpire Ron Luciano dies at the age of 57, victim of an apparent suicide. An American League umpire for 11 seasons, Luciano gained fame as one of the most colorful and flamboyant arbiters in the game’s history, and as the author of four best-selling books of anecdotes about the game.
Baseball’s executive council approves the use of replacement players
On January 13, 1995, baseball’s executive council approves the use of replacement players for spring training and regular season games. With the Players’ Association on strike, the owners say they will look to retired players, minor leaguers and amateurs to fill out their rosters.
