Sports Illustrated publishes an issue that features the salary of every MLB player

Sports Illustrated publishes an issue that features the salary of every MLB player

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    On this day (April 20) in 1987 Sports Illustrated publishes an issue that features the salary of every MLB player @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Other Resources & Links   [et_pb_signup provider=”getresponse” getresponse_list=”Thomas Hannon|zs45L” success_action=”redirect” success_redirect_url=”https://thisdayinbaseball.com/join-the-community/” success_redirect_query=”on|off|off|off|off” title=”Baseball history from Doubleday to Present Day” button_text=”Join us!” description=” This Day In Baseball gives you cool facts and stories…

Brewers win 13th straight to start season – Yount delivers winning hit

Brewers win 13th straight to start season – Yount delivers winning hit

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On April 20, 1987, the Milwaukee Brewers win their 13th consecutive game to start the season, matching the Atlanta Braves of 1982 for the best start in major league history. Future Hall of Famer Robin Yount drives in the game-winning run in the seventh inning, as the Brewers defeat the Chicago White Sox, 5-4…

The Atlanta Braves record their 12th consecutive victory from the beginning of the season

The Atlanta Braves record their 12th consecutive victory from the beginning of the season

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1982 – The Atlanta Braves record their 12th consecutive victory from the beginning of the season, a 4 – 2 decision over the Cincinnati Reds at Fulton County Stadium. The Braves eclipse the major league record set a year ago by the Oakland Athletics.

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4/20/1977: Tim McCarver of the Phillies homered off the Cubs’ Rick Reuschel to lead off the top of the second inning. The game was rained out after four and a half innings.

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4/20/1977: Tim McCarver of the Phillies homered off the Cubs’ Rick Reuschel to lead off the top of the second inning. The game was rained out after four and a half innings.

Pittsburgh Pirates great Roberto Clemente is inducted into the Hall of Fame in a special election
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Pittsburgh Pirates great Roberto Clemente is inducted into the Hall of Fame in a special election

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1973 – Four months after his death, Pittsburgh Pirates great Roberto Clemente is inducted into the Hall of Fame in a special election. The Pirates outfielder was tragically killed when a cargo plane crashes during a relief effort to bring supplies to victims of the Nicaraguan earthquake on New Years Eve.

Jon Warden picks up his 3rd win

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1968 – Detroit Tigers pitcher Jon Warden, the last man to make the team in spring training, makes his third appearance, and wins for the third time in relief, as Detroit beats the Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park in 10 innings, 4 – 1. Due to a torn rotator cuff injury after being selected by the Kansas City Royals in the expansion draft, the rookie sensation, who will be the only Tiger not to appear in the World Series, will pitch only one season finishing with a 4-1 record and a 3.62 ERA.