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World Series Winning Walk-Off Home Run
October 23, 1993
The Toronto Blue Jays Joe Carter hit a three-run home run in bottom of the ninth to win the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Colorado Rockies Set Attendance Record
September 26, 1993
The Colorado Rockies played their final game of their first MLB season and finish with a Major League home attendance record.
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Nolan Ryan Pitched His Last Game
September 22, 1993
After 27 years in the MLB and 5,714 strikeouts and seven no-hitters spread across four teams, Nolan Ryan pitched his last game, he faced just six Seattle Mariners batters.
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Oldest Player in MLB History to Reach 100 RBI’s in a Season
September 24, 1992
In his 2700 career game Toronto's Dave Winfield became the oldest player (age 40) in Major League Baseball history to reach 100 RBI's in a season.
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Nolan Ryan Wins His 300th Game
July 31, 1990
Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan became the 20th major league pitcher to win 300 games, he lead the Texas Rangers to an 11-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Yankee Owner George Steinbrenner Forced to Resign
July 30, 1990
George Steinbrenner is forced by Commissioner Fay Vincent to resign as principal partner of NY Yankees for making $40,000 payment to gambler.
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Pete Rose is Sentenced
July 19, 1990
Pete Rose, baseball's career hit leader, was sentenced by Judge Arthur S. Spiegel to five months in a Federal correctional institution for filing false income-tax returns.
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Nolan Ryan Strikes Out His 5,000th Hitter
August 22, 1989
Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan became the first pitcher in MLB history to strike out 5,000 batters in his career.
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Mark McGwire Sets Rookie HR Record
August 14, 1989
Oakland's Mark McGwire set a rookie HR record at 39, he ended his rookie season in the MLB with 49 home runs.
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On This Day: President Ronald Reagan Does Play-by-Play
July 11, 1989
President Ronald Reagan sits in as sportscaster for the first inning at the 1989 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
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