July 1, 1982: Big bopper, fleet feet carry Rochester over Syracuse

Some days home-run power makes the difference in a baseball game.…
Bob Forsch (Trading Card DB)

June 4, 1982: Cardinals’ Bob Forsch wins 100th career game

St. Louis Cardinals fans saw one of their favorite sons reach…

June 30, 1982: Expos top punchless Mets in ‘Nylon Curtain’ game

On the back cover of his album The Nylon Curtain, released in…
Jim Kaat (TRADING CARD DB)

April 3, 1982: Twins shut out Phillies in exhibition to open the Metrodome

It was a “perfect” Saturday night for baseball: 19 degrees…

August 31, 1982: Holyoke’s minor-league dream ends with a win

The baseball dream lasted six seasons in Holyoke, Massachusetts.…

June 20, 1982: Ben Oglivie wallops three homers as Brewers roll over Tigers

“I haven’t been swinging the bat real good,” admitted former…

April 9, 1982: Brewers shake off winter blues with Opening Day onslaught

April 9 was Opening Day in 1982 … at least, that’s what it…
Paul Molitor (COURTESY OF THE MILWAUKEE BREWERS)

May 12, 1982: Paul Molitor slams three homers for only time in career

“I’m not a home run hitter,” said the Milwaukee Brewers’…
Luis Tiant (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

August 17, 1982: Angels’ Luis Tiant beats Boston for final career win

Even the most “ageless” ballplayers, the ones who hold their…
Brett Butler (TRADING CARD DB)

April 21, 1982: Braves walk off for record-setting 13th win to start a season

Heading into the 1982 season, fans of the Atlanta Braves had…
Tony Gwynn (NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME LIBRARY)

July 19, 1982: Tony Gwynn records two hits in his major-league debut for Padres

As the sun rose over San Diego on July 19, 1982, San Diego Padres…

August 22, 1982: Glenn Brummer steals win for Cardinals

There was no reason to expect St. Louis Cardinals catcher Glenn…

July 7, 1982: Harold Baines belts three home runs at Comiskey Park

The Chicago White Sox exploded, according to sportswriter Robert…

August 7, 1982: Jim Rice’s heroic effort saves child’s life

Fenway Park was in its 71st season on August 7, 1982 when the…

September 6, 1982: Willie Stargell Day in Pittsburgh

Willie “Pops” Stargell, the captain of the Pittsburgh Pirates,…