2000s – Page 4 – Society for American Baseball Research

August 5, 2001: Cleveland overcomes 12-run deficit to beat Mariners

August 6, 2001: Boston’s Scott Hatteberg hits into a triple play, then a grand slam

Rickey Henderson (Trading Card Database)

August 10, 2001: Rickey Henderson hits go-ahead homer for Padres, nears milestones in first-ever PNC Park appearance

José Rijo (TRADING CARD DB)

August 17, 2001: José Rijo returns to the Reds

Ryan McKee/Rich Clarkson and Associates

August 19, 2001: Mike Cameron ties Mariners franchise record with 8 RBIs

August 23, 2001: Rockies’ Jason Jennings homers, shuts out Mets in major-league debut

September 2, 2001: A near-perfect storm for Yankees’ Mike Mussina

Mark Johnson (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

September 17, 2001: Mets win in their first game back after 9/11

September 18, 2001: Yankees return to the field for first game after 9/11

September 19, 2001: Seattle Mariners clinch division title and pay tribute to America

September 21, 2001: Piazza homer leads Mets in New York City’s first baseball game after 9/11

Albert Pujols (Trading Card DB)

September 21, 2001: Albert Pujols’ first career grand slam lifts Cardinals over Pirates

A large American flag is unfurled on the outfield by SUNY Maritime Academy cadets as the Yankees and Devil Rays are joined by members of the New York City Fire Department, EMS and Police Department during ceremonies honoring the victims of the World Trade Center terrorist attack. (COURTESY OF MLB.COM)

September 25, 2001: Yankees return to Yankee Stadium after 9/11

Corky Miller (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

September 27, 2001: Birth of a Reds’ folk hero: Corky Miller steals home

October 3, 2001: Tim Raines, father and son, become second combo as major-league teammates

October 4, 2001: Mariners crush Rangers, 16-1, tie AL record with 114th win

Rickey Henderson (TRADING CARD DB)

October 4, 2001: Rickey Henderson slides into record book with 2,245th career run scored to pass Ty Cobb

Andruw Jones (TRADING CARD DB)

October 5, 2001: Braves clinch NL East division in grand fashion, beat Marlins, 20-3

Barry Bonds (TRADING CARD DB)

October 5, 2001: Barry Bonds hits 71st home run to set new single-season record

Jamie Moyer, courtesy of the Seattle Mariners

October 5, 2001: Jamie Moyer’s 20th victory gives Seattle Mariners an AL-record 115 wins

Cal Ripken Jr. (TRADING CARD DB)

October 6, 2001: Orioles say goodbye to Cal Ripken Jr.

October 6, 2001: Cubs’ Roosevelt Brown has his moment in the limelight

October 6, 2001: Seattle Mariners catch the 1906 Cubs with record-tying 116th win

October 7, 2001: Rickey Henderson records 3,000th hit in Tony Gwynn’s final game