University of Arizona standout Terry Francona wins the Golden Spikes Award, an honor given to the nation’s most outstanding amateur player by the U.S. Baseball Federation. The 21 year-old southpaw-swinging collegiate outfielder/first baseman, who was signed by the Expos, was selected by the NCAA as the College World Series MVP last season after helping the Wildcats capture the National Championship.

On January 3, 1981 — University of Arizona standout Terry Francona wins the Golden Spikes Award, an honor given to the nation’s most outstanding amateur player by the U.S. Baseball Federation. The 21 year-old southpaw-swinging collegiate outfielder/first baseman, who was signed by the Expos, was selected by the NCAA as the College World Series MVP last season after helping the Wildcats capture the National Championship.

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After 30 straight scoreless innings, the Yankees finally score but the Orioles extend their win streak to seven by topping New York again, 6 – 2. With two outs in the 7th, Yankee 1B Moose Skowron singles to break up Chuck Estrada’s no-hitter, but Hoyt Wilhelm, in relief, preserves the win.

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