1980s – Society for American Baseball Research

April 10, 1980: Astros’ J.R. Richard flirts with perfection on Opening Day

April 10, 1980: Sixto Lezcano belts grand slam for walk-off win on Opening Day

April 10, 1980: Cardinals’ Vuckovich shuts out defending champion Pirates on Opening Day

April 10, 1980: Rangers’ Mickey Rivers runs home to beat Yankees on Opening Day

April 12, 1980: Brewers’ Cooper, Money belt two grand slams in one inning

April 22, 1980: Cubs’ Bary Foote, Ivan De Jesus slug their way to wild walk-off win

Don Hood (TRADING CARD DB

May 2, 1980: Lefty relievers are all right for Cardinals

Dusty Baker (Trading Card DB)

May 4, 1980: Dusty Baker bats out of turn, then homers as Dodgers beat Phillies

May 13, 1980: With possible strike looming, Boston’s Fred Lynn hits for the cycle

Jim Kaat (TRADING CARD DB)

June 4, 1980: 41-year-old Jim Kaat crafts 10-inning shutout for Cardinals

June 9, 1980: Whitey Herzog wins first game as Cardinals manager

June 12, 1980: ‘Hit Man’ Mike Easler’s cycle leads Pirates over Reds

Steve Henderson (Trading Card DB)

June 14, 1980: The Steve Henderson Game

Claudell Washington (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

June 22, 1980: Mets’ Claudell Washington hits three home runs at Dodger Stadium

Jerry Reuss (TRDAING CARD DB)

June 27, 1980: Dodgers’ Jerry Reuss throws no-hitter to beat rival Giants

June 28, 1980: Legend of ‘Super Joe’ Charboneau launches at Yankee Stadium

Bob Sykes (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

July 4, 1980: Bob Sykes spins 10-inning shutout as Cardinals win on George Hendrick walk-off homer

Geoff Zahn (Trading Card DB)

July 5, 1980: Twins’ Geoff Zahn grounds Rangers into submission

Ken Griffey Jr. (Trading Card DB)

July 9, 1980: National League wins All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium

July 12, 1980: Billy Martin is half-right as A’s best Angels

July 25, 1980: Seven-run 9th inning launches Astros to 9-8 victory over Expos

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July 31, 1980: Royals score baker’s dozen against Red Sox as George Brett raises average to .390

August 12, 1980: Expos turn a triple play vs. lowly Cardinals

George Brett (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

August 17, 1980: George Brett raises batting average above .400