Doug Bair: 1984 Detroit Tigers timeline

Born: August 22, 1949

1967-71: Bowling Green University

1971: Drafted and Signed with Pirates

1977: Traded to A’s

1977: First career win vs. Angels

1978: Traded to Reds

1978: 28 saves

1979: 11-7 and 16 saves

1981: Traded to Cardinals

1982: Cardinals win World Series

1983: Traded to Tigers

1984: Tigers win World Series

1985: Signed with Cardinals

1986: Signed with A’s

1987: Signed with Phillies

71988: Signed with Blue Jays

1989: Signed with Pirates

1991-2: Pitched in minors

1992: Retired

2006-8: Minor League pitching coach

Accomplishments:

2x World Champion

55-43 record

3.63 ERA

81 Saves

584 games

909.1 IP

689 strikeouts

1.368 WHIP

Postseason: 0-2, 5.79 ERA, 4.2 IP, 6 walks, 4 strikeouts, 2.571 WHIP (4 series-6 games)

History Shorts: Muslims invade France: The Battle of Tours (732 A.D.)

The Muslims spread out quickly and ruthlessly from the Arabian peninsula in the decades following Muhammad’s death. They invaded the Iberian Peninsula in 711 and swept into modern France. The disorganized Christian kingdoms fell in the face of the onslaught. Charles “the Hammer” Martel bucked tradition and built a professional army from scratch to meet the threat. The church bankrolled Martel, who planned to meet the invaders head on. The Franks defeated the Muslims saving Western Europe from the Muslim invaders. Had Martel failed, Europe might have become an Islamic stronghold.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvSbBEoBePg

Sci Fi History: The Time Machine (1960)

H.G. Wells’ The Time Machine has been adapted into two full length films, at least two television series, and comic books. The book has influenced science fiction and science for over a century. In fact, the term time machine originated with Wells. The most famous adaptation came in 1960. The makers adapted the film to the Cold War and included a nuclear holocaust as well as the first two World Wars. The book sympathizes with the working classes in the form of the Morlocks, who live underground, operate machines, and cannibalize the Eloi. The Eloi represent the leisure classes who have developed into child-like sheep. The film ends with the traveler returning to Victorian Britain, grabbing some things, and setting off to the future to be with Weena, whom he saved from the Morlocks. Wells was not the first to ponder time travel, but he popularized it and time travel has been a key component of science fiction ever since.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKP-WkcDT5s

Sid Monge: 1984 Detroit Tigers timeline

Born: April 11, 1951

1970: Drafted by California Angels

1971-75: Minors

Debut: September 12, 1975 (Angels)

1977: Traded to Cleveland Indians

1979: Made AL All Star team

1982: Traded to Philadelphia Phillies

1982: Gave up Tony Gwynn’s first hit

1983: Traded to San Diego Padres

1984: Purchased by Detroit Tigers

1984: Tigers win World Series

1984: Became free agent and later retired

1995: Pitching coach in Tigers’ system

2004: Elected to Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame

2000-present: Pitching coach in a Cardinals organization

Accomplishments:

1984 World Champion

1979 All Star

49-40 Record

Won 10+ games: 2x

3.53 ERA

435 games

56 saves

1.393 WHIP

Worf: Star Trek Timeline

Born: 2340

2345: Moved to Khitomer Colony

2346: Khitomer Massacre-Worf survived and was adopted by humans

2353: Accidentally head-butted and killed a teammate during a soccer match. Worf decided to restrain his behavior for the rest of his life.

2355: Trip to Qo’nos and Rite of Ascension

2357: Enrolled in Starfleet Academy

2357: Served aboard USS Hawk fulfilling a vision he had during the Rite of MajQa that he would do something no other Klingon had ever done.

Sometime between 2357 and 2363, relationship with K’Ehleyr leads to a son, Alexander

2361: Graduated from Academy

2361-64: USS Aldrin

2364: Assigned to USS Enterprise-D

2364: Acting chief of security after Tasha Yar’s death

2365: Promoted to full Lieutenant and made chief of security

2366: Rescued Picard from the Borg during Borg crisis

2366: Discommendation

2367: Meets his son, K’Ehleyr is killed by Duras, Worf kills Duras ensuring Gowron’s ascension as Klingon High Chancellor

2367: Klingon Civil War, Worf resigns from Starfleet, fights with Gowron and is later reinstated after Gowron’s victory

2369: Investigates reports of Khitomer suvivors

2370: Moves through Quantum Realities, sees possible futures, and begins relationship with Troi

2371: Promoted to Lt. Commander

2372: Assigned to Deep Space 9

2372: Klingon war on Cardassia

2372: Gowron withdraws from Khitomer Accords

2372-3: Klingon War

2373: Worf helps uncover Dominion interference in the Klingon Empire helping restore peace with the Federation.

2373: Captured by Dominion and sent to prison camp. He is forced to fight Jem Hadar soldiers in ritual combat.

2373-5: Dominion War

2373: Second Borg Invasion

2374: Married Jadzia Dax she is later killed by Gul Dukat

2374: Dax is murdered by Gul Dukat

2375: The Ba’ku Affair

2375: Challenged and killed Gowron, installed Martok as Klingon Chancellor

2375: End of the Dominon War, Worf becomes ambassador to Qu’onos

2376: The Gateway Crisis

2379: Returns to Enterprise, Shinzon Incident

2380: Becomes first officer of the Enterprise-E

2380: Rescues Picard from Borg again

2381: Third Borg Crisis ends with Borg defeat

2384: Enters relationship with Jasminder Choudhury

2384: Jasminder Choudhury is killed by Breen

2385: Enters relationship with Grilka

2386: Marries Grilka

2387: Joins Klingon Defense Force to stop Nero

2402: Chancellor of the Klingon Empire

Sci-Fi History: Lex Luthor Origin (1960)

In one of the lamest origins of all time, it is revealed Lex Luthor hates Superman because of an accident that caused Lex to lose his hair. Luthor saved  Superboy from Kryptonite, so Superboy built him a lab as a way to say thanks. A fire breaks out at the lab, Superboy blows it out, but inadvertently sprays Luthor with chemicals which causes his hair to fall out. Luther then goes on to seek vengeance…and has been at it ever since.

Lloyd Waner: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1967

Born: March 16, 1906

1925-26: Played for the San Francisco Seals in the Pacific Coast League

1926: Signed with Pittsburgh Pirates

Debut: April 12, 1927

1927: Set rookie record with 133 runs scored

1927: Pirates win pennant, but lose World Series

1938: Hit back-to-back home runs with his brother Paul

1941: Traded to Braves

1941: Traded to Reds

1941: Signed by Phillies

1943: Traded to Dodgers

1944: Released by Dodgers and signed by Pirates

After retiring, became a scout for the Pirates and Orioles

1967: Elected to Hall of Fame

1982: Died

Accomplishments:

Most hits by a brother duo (5,611)

.316

1201 runs

2459 hits

118 triples

27 home runs

598 RBI

.747 OPS

3057 TB

Led league in AB: 3x

100+ runs: 3x

Led league: 133 runs (1927)

200+ hits: 4x

NL Hit leader: 214 (1931)

10+ triples: 5x

Led league in triples (20): 1929

420 walks-173 strikeouts

Hit .300: 10x

Hit .350+: 3x

Postseason: .400, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1.071 OPS (1927 World Series)

Red Ruffing: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1967

Born: May 3, 1905

In youth, lost four toes in a mining accident. The accident forced Ruffing to move from the outfield to the pitcher’s mound.

1923: Traded to Red Sox by Danville

Debut: May 31, 1924 (Red Sox)

1930: Traded to Yankees

1932: Pitched 10 inning shutout and hit GW HR (1-0 win)

1932: Yanks win World Series

1936-39: Won 20 or more games

1936-39: Yanks win World Series

1941: Yanks win World Series

1942: Yanks lose World Series to Cardinals

1943-44: World War II service

1946: Signed with White Sox

1947: Retired

1947-51: Roving instructor for Indians

1951-61: Indians coach

1962: Mets coach and scout (retired quickly)

1967: Elected to HOF

1969: Returned to coaching in minors

1986: Died

2004: Yanks dedicated a plaque to him

Accomplishments:

6x World Champion

6x All Star

273-225

3.80 ERA

4344 IP

1541 Walks

1987 Strikeouts

1.341 WHIP

Won 15+ games: 12x

Won 20+ games: 4x

 Led league in wins (21): 1938

Led league in loses: 2x

Lost 20+ games: 2x

Sub 3.50 ERA: 7x

Sub 3 ERA: 2x

624 games

538 starts

335 CG

Led league in CG (25): 1928

45 SHO

Led league in SHO (5): 1939

200+ IP: 13x

250+ IP: 5x

Most runs (2115) and Earned Runs (1833) allowed in AL History

Led league in strikeouts (190): 1932

Postseason: 7-2, 2.63 ERA, 85.2 IP, 61 strikeouts, 1.179 WHIP (7 World Series)

Branch Rickey: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1967

Born: December 20, 1881

1898-1901: Earned B.A. at Ohio Wesleyan University and played catcher on baseball team

1902: Played football

1903: Signed pro contract with Terra Haute

1904-05: Played baseball, taught college, and coached football

1905: Ended up with White Sox, who flipped him to the Browns

Debut: June 16, 1905 (Browns)

1907: Traded to the Highlanders (Yankees)

1907: Allowed 13 stolen bases in one game (record)

1907: Attended University of Michigan and earned LL B.

1913: Joined Browns front office

1913-15: Managed Browns (139-179)

1915: Helped sign George Sisler

1917-1918: World War I service

1919-1925: Managed Cardinals (458-485)

1919-42: Cardinals GM. He pioneered the farm system.

1926: Cardinals won World Seres

1931: Cardinals won World Series

1934: Cardinals won World Series

1942: Cardinals won World Series

1943-50: Dodgers GM

1945: Signed Jackie Robinson

1947: Helped integrate baseball

1950-55: Pirates GM

1954: Drafted Roberto Clemente

1955: His efforts led to the Dodgers world title

1960: His efforts led to the Pirates world title

1965: Died

1967: Elected to Hall of Fame

2013: Played by Harrison Ford in "42"

Accomplishments:

4x World Champion (role in two others) as GM

Helped integrate baseball

Developed the farm system

Jackie Robinson, George Sisler, Roberto Clemente

As a manager: 597-664 (.473)

As a player: .239, 3 HR, 39 RBI, .628 OPS (120 games-343 AB)