Pittsburgh Pirates clean house by trading three veterans
Pittsburgh Pirates clean house by trading three veterans
St. Louis sends slugger George Hendrick and a minor leaguer to the Pirates for P John Tudor and C Brian Harper
1984 – St. Louis sends slugger George Hendrick and a minor leaguer to the Pirates for P John Tudor and C Brian Harper. Tudor, at 12-11, was the ace of the Bucs’ staff, which set a record by having the National League’s best ERA even though the team finished last. The 35-year-old Hendrick will play just a half season in the Iron City before going to California.
Joaquin Andujar hits a grandslam vs the Braves – during his career he never gave up a grandslam
It’s a day for hitting pitchers. Good-hitting Tim Lollar leads the way by collecting all four RBIs for his team, but his Padres lose, 6 – 4. The Cards win, 9 – 1, over the Braves as Joaquin Andujar, a poor hitter, hits a grand slam. Just before his blast, Andujar looks into the Cards’ dugout, then gestures to the RF stands.
Barry Foote drives in 8 and hits a walkoff grandslam in wild 16-12 Cubs win
On April 22, 1980, Barry Foote hits a grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Chicago Cubs a dramatic 16-12 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cubs’ catcher finishes the game with eight RBIs.
Indians Fine George Hendrick $300 for poor play
Sponsor this Page July 8, 1979 The Cleveland Indians said Saturday outfielder George Hendrick has been fined and probably would be benched temporarily for his sloppy play against the California Angels Friday night. Hendrick had let a Leroy Stanton catchable ball fall in front of him that allowed the tying run to score in…
Gaylord Perry strikesout 2,000 batter
August 2, 1973, At Cleveland Stadium, Cleveland Indian’s Ace Gaylord Perry pitches a 5 hit shutout vs the Baltimore Orioles and becomes the 24th pitcher to record his 2,000 strikeout when he fans Boog Powell. Perry improves to 10-15 on the season. Chris Chambliss collects 3 hits and George Hendrick added 2 hits for the…
Orange baseballs are used for the first time in major league history
On March 29, 1973, The “Alert Orange Baseball” is used for the first time in major league history. The unique baseball, an invention of Oakland Athletics owner Charlie Finley, is used in an exhibition game between Oakland and the Cleveland Indians. The A’s lost 11-5 exhibition game. After Cleveland outfielder George Hendrick, who hit three…
Cleveland Indians trade former All-Star catcher Ray Fosse to the Oakland A’s
On March 24, 1973, the Cleveland Indians trade former All-Star catcher Ray Fosse to the Oakland A’s for outfielder George Hendrick and catcher Dave Duncan. Fosse was once considered an untouchable before a serious injury suffered during a 1970 All-Star Game collision with Pete Rose.
George Hendrick Stats & Facts
Baseball is the only game you can watch on the radio. Join the community today and listen to hundreds of broadcasts from baseball’s golden age.” Sign Up or learn more [mepr-login-form use_redirect=”true”] George Hendrick Positions: Outfielder and First BasemanBats: Right • Throws: Right6-3, 195lb (190cm, 88kg)Born: October 18, 1949 in Los Angeles, CADraft: Drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 1st round (1st) of the 1968 MLB…
