The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame names its class of 2016: Pat Hentgen, Dennis Martinez, Wayne Norton, Tony Kubek, Howard Starkman and William Shuttleworth 

The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame names its class of 2016: Pat Hentgen, Dennis Martinez, Wayne Norton, Tony Kubek, Howard Starkman and William Shuttleworth 

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The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame names its class of 2016: Pat Hentgen (first Toronto Blue Jay to win the American League Cy Young Award), Dennis Martinez (only Montreal Expo to throw a perfect game, second in franchise history in wins), Wayne Norton (former AAA player and noted international scout as well as Team Canada executive), Tony Kubek (former Blue Jays announcer), Howard Starkman (Blue Jays executive) and William Shuttleworth (Canadian baseball pioneer).

Dennis Martinez 244th career victory to set the record for most wins by a Latin American pitcher

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Atlanta’s Dennis Martinez defeats the Giants, 7 – 5, for his 244th career victory to set the record for most wins by a Latin American pitcher. Juan Marichal held the old mark. 3B Chipper Jones backs Martinez’s pitching with four hits and four ribbies.

With an Opening Day 7-1 victory over the Indians at Jacobs Field, Joe Torre wins the first of his 1,173 victories as the manager of the Yankees and Derek Jeter hits his first homerun

With an Opening Day 7-1 victory over the Indians at Jacobs Field, Joe Torre wins the first of his 1,173 victories as the manager of the Yankees and Derek Jeter hits his first homerun

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With an Opening Day 7-1 victory over the Indians at Jacobs Field, Joe Torre wins the first of his 1,173 victories as the manager of the Yankees. During his 12-year tenure, the Bronx Bombers will reach the postseason each year, winning ten American League East Division titles, six American League pennants, and four World Championships.

Cleveland Indians inaugurate Jacobs Field with a 4-3 victory
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Cleveland Indians inaugurate Jacobs Field with a 4-3 victory

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  On April 4, 1994, The Cleveland Indians inaugurate Jacobs Field with a 4 – 3 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Eddie Murray hits a home run for the Indians, who played their last game at Cleveland Stadium in 1993. Murray becomes baseball’s all-time leader in games played at first base, manning the position in 2,369…

Cincinnati’s Tom Browning defeats Montreal’s Dennis Martinez, 11 – 3, in the first matchup of perfect game hurlers in 25 years. Sandy Koufax and Jim Bunning were the last such pair to meet on October 2, 1966.

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Cincinnati’s Tom Browning defeats Montreal’s Dennis Martinez, 11 – 3, in the first matchup of perfect game hurlers in 25 years. Sandy Koufax and Jim Bunning were the last such pair to meet on October 2, 1966.

Dennis Martinez of the Montreal Expos becomes first latin American pitcher to pitch a perfect game

Dennis Martinez of the Montreal Expos becomes first latin American pitcher to pitch a perfect game

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On July 28, 1991, at Dodger Stadium Dennis Martinez of the Expos tosses the 13th perfect game in major league history (excluding those of Harvey Haddix and Ernie Shore) against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Martinez throws 96 pitches in winning the game, 2-0. Martinez becomes the first Latin American pitcher to throw a perfect game…

Baltimore trades Dennis Martinez to Montreal

Baltimore trades Dennis Martinez to Montreal

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On June 16, 1986, the Baltimore Orioles ended a 12-year relationship today when trade seemingly over-the-hill pitcher Dennis Martinez to the Montreal Expos for a player to be named later, Orioles General Manager Hank Peters said Montreal General Manager Murray Cook would give him a list of names sometime in the future, and the Orioles…

Eddie Murray belts 3 home runs‚ including a grand slam he drives in 9 runs

Eddie Murray belts 3 home runs‚ including a grand slam he drives in 9 runs

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  Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page August 26, 1985 – Eddie Murray belts 3 home runs‚ including a grand slam in the 5th‚ and drives in 9 runs as the Orioles crush the Angels 17-3. Dennis Martinez goes 8 innings for the win‚ while John…