On This Day in Baseball History

roberto clemente got his 3000th and final hit 50 years ago today

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fd6wHZoX0AI2UBh?format=jpg&name=small

so good

Rod Carew turns 77 today.

Now that Roberto Alomar has disgraced himself, I think Carew is my favourite player ever. His batting stance was so unique, and his career box is a thing of beauty. He flirted with .400 deep into the summer three or four times when I was a teenager, most notably in 1977. One of my favourite SI covers ever, and the accompanying piece was also great.

https://images.fineartamerica.com/images/artworkimages/mediumlarge/2/ted-williams-and-minnesota-twins-rod-carew-july-18-1977-sports-illustrated-cover.jpg

On Oil Can Boyd's 63rd birthday, let me just say this again, no one has ever looked cooler on a baseball card than this: pic.twitter.com/b9k13f2K5T

— Kevin Glew (@coopincanada) October 6, 2022

i had the donruss version of that card. pretty sure that’s rocket roger in the background there.

the bad and hated Francisco Cabrera/Sid Bream Event took place 30 years ago tonight ;_;

i had to watch it in a room full of braves fans, too

happy 40th to the Willie McGee Game

rip roberto clemente, 50 years ago today

happy 60th to david cone and edgar martinez

In 1950, Vin Scully called his first game in the booth in Philly (vs. Brooklyn).

The only Dodger to score: Jackie Robinson.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/PHI/PHI195004180.shtml

happy 50th to nomar (and monica lewinsky)

40th anniversary of the Pine Tar Game!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbEHAsZxRYo