Jose Canseco was the first Major League player to hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases in one season. He reached the milestone on Septeber 23, 1988. The Cuban born Canseco was 24 at the time, playing for the Oakland A's in his third season in the Majors. On September 18, Canseco hit his 40th home run of the season in the first inning against Kansas City's Brett Saberhagen. … [Read more...] about Jose Canseco First in 40/40 Club -September 23, 1988
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Chico Ruiz Steals Home to Start Phillies Skid – September 21, 1964
If you're from Philly and you're over 60, then you probably know that Chico Ruiz stole home and started the Phillies epic 10-game losing streak in 1964. And if you're from Philly and you have not yet celebrated your 60th birthday yet, you've still probably heard about this; because your Mom and Dad, and your Grandma and Grandpa, and all your aunts and uncles still talk about … [Read more...] about Chico Ruiz Steals Home to Start Phillies Skid – September 21, 1964
Mariano Rivera All-Time Saves Leader – September 19, 2011
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoSFQoD-_yk Having already established himself as the greatest reliever in Major League history, Mariano Rivera made it "statistically" official when he recorded his record breaking 602nd save on September 19, 2011. In many ways, it was just another day in the life of a famously modest player who, over the course of a decade and a half, has … [Read more...] about Mariano Rivera All-Time Saves Leader – September 19, 2011
Bobby Cox Ejected MLB Record 158th time – September 17, 2010
Bobby Cox was ejected for the 158th and last time on September 17, 2010. It was the 152nd game of the season for the longtime Atlanta Braves skipper, who was able to manage his way through remaining ten games of his career without having an umpire inviting to leave. Cox played two undistinguished seasons for the Yankees in 1968 and 1969, but earned his way into the Hall of … [Read more...] about Bobby Cox Ejected MLB Record 158th time – September 17, 2010
Ken Griffey (Sr. and Jr.) Back-to-Back HR’s – September 14, 1990
Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. hit back to back home runs for the Seattle Mariners on September 14,1990. It was the first and only time in Major League history that a father and son have hit back to back homers. The Mariners were playing the Angels that night at Anaheim Stadium. (The Angels wound up winning the game, 7-5, in case that matters to you.) Griffey Sr., at … [Read more...] about Ken Griffey (Sr. and Jr.) Back-to-Back HR’s – September 14, 1990