Boston Red Sox lose Fred Lynn and Carlton Fisk
The Boston Red Sox mail Fred Lynn and Carlton Fisk their new contracts two days after the Basic Agreement’s December 20 deadline. Boston’s blunder make their All-Stars eligible for free agency.
1980 – Unless contracts are tendered to certain veterans by today’s deadline, the Basic Agreement requires they be allowed to become free agents. In a major blunder, the Red Sox will miss the deadline, permitting All-Stars Fred Lynn and Carlton Fisk to be eligible for free agency.
1980 – Unless contracts are tendered to certain veterans by today’s deadline, the Basic Agreement requires they be allowed to become free agents. In a major blunder, the Red Sox will miss the deadline, permitting All-Stars Fred Lynn and Carlton Fisk to be eligible for free agency.
The Red Sox trade SS Rick Burleson and 3B Butch Hobson to the Angels for 3B Carney Lansford, CF Rick Miller, and P Mark Clear.
1980 – The Red Sox trade SS Rick Burleson and 3B Butch Hobson to the Angels for 3B Carney Lansford, CF Rick Miller, and P Mark Clear.
Former Yankee and Tiger skipper Ralph Houk comes out of retirement to manage the Red Sox
Former Yankee and Tiger skipper Ralph Houk comes out of retirement to manage the Red Sox. The ‘Major’ will compile a 312-282 (.525) won-loss record during his four-year tenure in Boston.
Boston collects 22 hits but still loses to visiting Toronto‚ 7-6 in 17 innings
October 4, 1980 – At Fenway Park, Boston Red Sox collects 22 hits but still loses to visiting Toronto‚ 7-6 in 17 innings. The Jays have 17 hits‚ including a game-tying 9th inning 2-run Homerun by Lloyd Moseby‚ off Bob Stanley. Stanley also gives up the game-winning hit to Dane Iorg in the…
Don Zimmer fired in Boston after 1980 campaign
Amidst much media and fan pressure, the Red Sox fire their very unpopular manager Don Zimmer who compiled a very respectable 411-304 (.575) record during his five years in the Boston dugout. The Fenway Faithful never forgive ‘Popeye’ for the team’s collapse in 1978, when a 14-game lead slips away, ending in a one-game playoff for the American League pennant, a 5-4 loss to the Yankees, thanks to a legendary home run over the Green Monster hit by Bucky Dent.
Tiger Stadium is packed with 48‚361 fans to see Mark Fidrych’s return
1980 – Tiger Stadium is packed with 48‚361 fans to see Mark Fidrych’s return to the big leagues‚ a 5 – 4 loss to the Red Sox. The 1976 American League Rookie of the Year will go 2-3 with a 5.73 ERA in what will be his final attempt to come back from injury‚ and his last major league season.
Freddie Patek of the California Angels slugs three home runs in a game at Fenway Park
On June 20, 1980, five-foot, five-inch Freddie Patek known by the nickname of “Flea” of the California Angels slugs three home runs in a game at Fenway Park. The diminutive shortstop, who will finish his career with only 41 home runs, becomes the smallest player to hit three homers in a game. Patek also…
Fred Lynn becomes 13th Red sox to hit for the Cycle
May 13, 1980 Fred Lynn becomes the 13 Red Sox player to hit for the Cycle. BOSTON (AP) — Fred Lynn has done a lot In his short major-league career. He was the American League’s most valuable player and rookie of the year in 1975 and has led the league in slugging percentage twice and…
Cecil Cooper and Don Money of the Milwaukee Brewers each hit 2nd-inning grand slams against the Boston Red Sox
At County Stadium, Cecil Cooper and Don Money of the Milwaukee Brewers each hit 2nd-inning grand slams against the Boston Red Sox. The base-clearing home runs lead the Brewers to an 18 – 1 win, which includes a two-run homer by Gorman Thomas and a solo shot by Robin Yount.
