Harmon Killebrew: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1984

Born: June 29, 1936

1954: Signed by Washington Senators

Debut: June 23, 1954 (Senators)

1955: First HR hit at age 18 (vs. Tigers)

1958: Becomes starter for Senators

1960: Surgery for nasal irritation

1961: Senators move to Minnesota

1961: Only 5 hit game of career (June 12)

1962: He and Bob Allison each hit grand slams in same game (first time since 1890)

1962: First to hit ball over left field roof at Tiger Stadium

1963: Only 3 HR Game of career (September 21)

1963: Knee surgery

1965: First player to be elected to All Star Game at 3 positions

1965: Twins win Pennant

1967: Hit longest home run at Metropolitan Stadium (520 feet)

1969: Twins win AL West

1969: AL MVP (.276, 49, 140, 106 Runs, 145 Walks, .427 OBP, .584 SLG, 1.011 OPS)

1970: Twins win AL West

1971: HR in All Star Game in Detroit

1971: Hit 500th home run

1971: Lou Gehrig Award

1975: Signed by Kansas City Royals

1976: Retired

1976-88: Broadcaster

1984: Elected to Hall of Fame (83.1%)

1999: Finalist All Century Team

2011: Died


Accomplishments:
13x All Star

1969 AL MVP

6x HR Champ

500 Homer Club

.256

573 HR

1584 RBI

1283 Runs

2086 Hits

573 HR

1584 RBI

.376 OBP

.509 SLG

.884 OPS

4143 TB

100+ Runs: 2x

20+ HR: 13x

30+ HR: 10x

40+ HR: 7x

100+ RBI: 9x

100+ Walks: 7x

.400 OBP: 4x

.500 SLG: 11x

.606 SLG (1961)

1.010+ OPS: 2x

300+ TB: 6x

Led league in Games (162): 1969

Led League in RBI: 2x

Led league in walks: 4x

Led league in OBP (.427): 1969

Led league in SLG (.555): 1963

Led league in HBP (8): 1964

Led league in SF (8): 1967

Led league in IBB: 3x

Postseason: .250, 3 HR, 6 RBI, .944 OPS (3 Series)

Rick Ferrell: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1984

Born: October 12, 1905

1926: Signed by Detroit Tigers

1926-28: Minor Leagues

1928: Asked commissioner for his release (granted)

1928: Signed by St Louis Browns

Debut: April 19, 1929 (Browns)

1933: Traded to Boston Red Sox

1934: Sox sign pitcher Wes Ferrell (Rick's brother)

1937: Traded to Washington Senators

1941: Traded to Browns

1944: Traded to Senators

1946-7: Senators coach

1947: Retired

1948-9: Senators coach

1950-4: Tigers coach

1955-59: Tigers Scout and Scouting Director

1959-92: Tigers executive

1984: Elected to Hall of Fame (Vets Committee)

1995: Died


Accomplishments:
8x All Star

.281

28 HR

734 RBI

687 Runs

1692 Hits

931 Walks-277 Strikeouts

.378 OBP

.741 OPS

Don Drysdale: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1984

Born: July 23, 1936

1954: Signed with Brooklyn Dodgers

Debut: April 17, 1956 (Dodgers)

1956: Dodgers win the Pennant

1957: Dodgers move to Los Angeles after season

1959: Dodgers win World Series

1962: NL Cy Young Award (25-9, 2.83, 314.1 IP, 1.113 WHIP, 232 Strikeouts)

1963: Dodgers win World Series

1963-70: Made many notable TV appearances

1965: 7 HR (NL record for pitchers)

1965: Dodgers win World Series

1966: Held out with Sandy Koufax

1966: Dodgers win Pennant

1968: 58 consecutive scoreless innings

1968: Pitched 5 consecutive shutouts

1968: Mentioned by Robert Kennedy on the night of Kennedy's assassination (he kept a recording of it until his death)

1969: Retired

1970-93: Broadcaster

1984: Elected to Hall of Fame (78% of vote)

1984: #53 retired by Dodgers

1993: Died


Accomplishments:
3x World Champion

9x All Star

1962 Cy Young Award

1962 TSN Pitcher and Player of the Year

3x Player of the Month

154 Hit Batters (NL Record)

209-166

2.95

518 Games-465 Starts

167 CG

49 SHO

3432 IP

2486 Strikeouts

1.148 WHIP

15+ Wins: 7x

20+ Wins: 2x

25 wins (1962): Led league

Sub 3 ERA: 8x

10+ CG: 9x

15+ CG: 5x

20+ CG: 2x

200+ IP: 12x

250+ IP: 8x

300+ IP: 4x

200+ Strikeouts: 6x

0.965 WHIP (1964)

Led league in GS: 4x

Led league in SHO (4): 1959

Led league in IP: 2x

Led league in Strikeouts: 3x

Led league in HBP: 5x

Led league in WHIP (1.063): 1960

Postseason: 3-3, 2.95, 39.2 IP, 36 Strikeouts, 1.210 WHIP, 7 Games (5 World Series)

Luis Aparicio: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1984

Born: April 29, 1934

1953: Venezuelan Team in Amateur World Series

1954: Signed by Chicago White Sox

1954-6: Minor Leagues

Debut: April 17, 1956 (White Sox)

1956: AL Rookie of the Year

1956: TSN Rookie of the Year

1959: Sox win Pennant

1963: Traded to Baltimore Orioles

1966: Orioles won World Series

1967: Traded to White Sox

1970: Traded to Boston Red Sox

1971: 0-44 streak

1973: Stole 500th base

1974: Retired

1984: Elected to Hall of Fame (85% of vote)

1984: Sox retire #11

1999: Nominee All Century Team

2003: Venezuelan Baseball Hall of Fame

2006: Earned two statues at US Cellular Field

2007: Hispanic Heritage Hall of Fame


Accomplishments:
1966 World Champion

1956 Rookie of the Year

13x All Star

9x Gold Glove

9x SB Champion

.262

83 HR

791 RBI

1335 Runs

2677 Hits

506 SB

.653 OPS

3504 TB

10 Triples (1965)

20+ SB: 12x

30+ SB: 6x

40+ SB: 5x

50+ SB: 4x

.313 (1970)

Led league in SH: 2x

Postseason: .286, 2 RBI, 1 SB, .652 OPS (2 World Series)

History Shorts: Medici rise to power (1434)

The Medici clan rose to prominence as a banking power in Medieval Florence. They became a major political power in the 14th and 15th centuries. Eventually, they produced four Popes and a number of royals. In 1434, the Medicis became Florence's leading family en route to establishing a major dynasty.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCSo0r05wNQ

Sci-Fi History: Battlestar Galactica (1978)

Battlestar Galactica was a sci-fi space opera set in a distant corner of the galaxy. The Cylons wiped out human civilization on the 12 colonies. The survivors left their homeworlds in search of the lost 13th colony, Earth. The show was pure seventies cheese incorporating themes that only Ancient Aliens fans could love. George Lucas actually considered suing because of the spaceship battles. The show lasted a year, but reappeared in 1980 as Galactica 1980. The second incarnation is considered the worst TV show of all time. In 2003, a reimaged version appeared and ran until 2009.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHD1uPVkyk0

Jim Kaat: timeline

Born: November 7, 1938

1957: Signed by Washington Senators

1957-9: Minor Leagues

Debut: August 2, 1959 (Senators)

1961: Senators move to Minnesota

1963: Pitched shutout and hit home run in 5-0 win

1965: Twins win Pennant

1966: 25-13, 2.75 ERA, 304.2 IP, 205 Strikeouts, 1.070 WHIP, 19CG, 3 SHO

1970: Pitched shutout and hit home run for second time

1970: Twins win AL West

1973: Signed by Chicago White Sox

1975: Traded to Philadelphia Phillies

1976-8: Phillies win NL East

1979: Purchased by New York Yankees

1980: Purchased by St Louis Cardinals

1982: Cardinals win World Series

1983: Retired

1984-5: Reds pitching coach

1986-present: Broadcaster

2003: Dropped off Hall of Fame ballot (26.2% of vote)


Accomplishments:
1982 World Champion

3x All Star

16x Gold Glove

1966 TSN Pitcher of the Year

7x Emmy Winner

283-237

3.45

898 Games-625 Starts

180 CG

31 SHO

4530.1 IP

2461 Strikeouts

1.259 WHIP

15+ Wins: 8x

20+ Wins: 3x

25 wins (1966): Led League

Sub 3 ERA: 4x

10+ CG: 9x

15+ CG: 4x

200+ IP: 14x

250+ IP: 7x

300+ IP: 2x

200+ Strikeouts: 2x

1.070 WHIP (1966)

Led league in GS: 2x

Led league in CG (19): 1966

Led league in IP (304.2): 1966

Led league in HBP: 2x

Postseason: 1-3, 4.01 ERA, 24.2 IP, 10 Strikeouts, 1.541 WHIP (4 Series)

Vince Coleman: timeline

Born: September 22, 1961

1981: Drafted by Philadelphia Phillies (did not sign)

1982: Drafted by St Louis Cardinals

1982-84: Minor Leagues

Debut: April 18, 1985

1985: Won Rookie of the Year (.267, 1 HR, 40 RBI, 110 SB, .655 OPS)

1985: Set rookie record for SB (110)

1985: Tarp rolled over his leg; Coleman missed World Series

1985: Cardinals win Pennant

1987: .289, 121 runs, 180 hits, 109 SB, .721 OPS, 223 TB

1987: Cardinals win Pennant

1989: Stole 50 straight bases

1990: Signed by New York Mets

1993: Firecracker incident

1994: Traded to Kansas City Royals

1995: Traded to Seattle Mariners

1995: Mariners lose ALCS

1996: Signed by Cincinnati Reds

1996: Signed by California Angels

1997: Signed by Detroit Tigers

1998: Failed comeback attempt w/ Cardinals

1998: Retired

2003: Dropped off Hall of Fame Ballot (0.6% of vote)


Accomplishments:
2x All Star

1985 Rookie of the Year

Record 50 straight steals without being caught

6x SB Champion

.264

28 HR

346 RBI

752 SB

849 Runs

1,425 Hits

.668 OPS

1,863 TB

100+ Runs: 2x

10+ Triples: 4x

Postseason: .198, 1 HR, 8 RBI, 13 SB .535 OPS (5 series)

Tony Pena timeline

Born: June 4, 1957

1975: Signed by Pittsburgh Pirates

1975-80: Minor Leagues

Debut: September 1, 1980 (Pirates)

1983: .301, 15 HR, 70 RBI, .773

1985: Fourth catcher with 100 assists in a season

1987: Traded to St Louis Cardinals

1987: Broke thumb

1987: Cardinals win Pennant

1989: Signed with Boston Red Sox

1990: Second catcher with Gold Gloves in both leagues

1990: Red Sox lose ALCS

1994: Signed by Cleveland Indians

1995: Hit GW 13th inning Walk off HR to beat Boston in Game 1 ALDS

1995: Indians win Pennant

1996: Indians lose ALDS

1997: Signed by Chicago White Sox

1997: Traded to Houston Astros

1997: Astros lose NLDS

1997: Retired

1999-2001: Minor League Manager

2002-05: Manager Kansas City Royals (198-285)

2003: AL Manager of the Year

2003: Dropped off Hall of Fame Ballot (0.4% of vote)

2005-present: Yankees coach

2009: Yankees win World Series


Accomplishments:
2009 World Champion (coach)

5x All Star

4x Gold Glove

Player of the Week (July 4, 1982)

2003 AL Manager of the Year

As a manager: 198-285 (.410)

.260

107 HR

708 RBI

667 Runs

1,687 Hits

.309 OBP

.364 Slugging

.673 OPS

2,360 TB

Postseason: .338, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .834 OPS (8 Series)

Darren Daulton timeline

Born: January 3, 1962

1980: Drafted by Philadelphia Phillies

1980-3: Minors

Debut: June 8, 1983 (Phillies)

1983: Phillies win Pennant

1984: Minors

1989: Became full time catcher

1990: Caught Terry Mulholland's No-Hitter

1992: .270, 27 HR, 109 RBI, 32 Doubles, .385 OBP, .524 SLG, .908 OPS

1992: Silver Slugger

1993: Phillies win Pennant

1994-6: Injuries limited his playing time

1997: Traded to Florida Marlins

1997: Marlins win World Series

1997: Comeback Player of the Year

1997: Retired

2003: Dropped Off Hall of Fame Ballot (0.2%)

2007: Wrote book on occult

2010: Philadelphia Wall of Fame

2013: Brain Surgery

2015: Announced he was cancer free


Accomplishments:
1997 World Champion

3x All Star

1992 Silver Slugger

1997 Comeback Player of the Year

.245

137 HR

588 RBI

511 Runs

891 Hits

.784 OPS

1549 TB

30+ Doubles: 3x

20+ HR: 2x

100+ RBI: 2x

.524 SLG (1992)

Led league in RBI (109): 1992

Mark Davis (baseball): timeline

Born: October 19, 1960

1978: Drafted by New York Mets (did not sign)

1979: Drafted by Philadelphia Phillies

Debut: September 12, 1980 (Phillies)

1982: Traded to San Francisco Giants

1987: Traded to San Diego Padres

1989: NL Cy Young (4-3, 1.85 ERA, 44 Saves, 92.2 IP, 92 Strikeouts, 1.047 WHIP)

1989: Signed with Kansas City Royals

1992: Traded to Atlanta Braves

1993: Traded to Phillies

1993: Signed by Padres

1995: Signed by Florida Marlins

1997: Signed by Arizona Diamondbacks and sent to Milwaukee Brewers

1998: Signed by Diamondbacks

2003: Dropped off Hall of Fame Ballot (0.2%)

2003-5: Diamondbacks coach

2010-present: Royals organization


Accomplishments:
1989 Cy Young Award

1989 Rolaids Relief Man of the Year

1989 TSN Pitcher of the Year

2x All Star

1989 Pitcher of the Month (April)

1989 Player of the Week (Sept 10, 1989)

51-84

4.17 ERA

624 Games

265 GF

4 CG

2 SHO

96 Saves

1145 IP

1007 Strikeouts

1.399 WHIP

Led league in Games (65): 1989

Led league in Saves (44): 1989

Sub 3.00 ERA: 3x

1.85 ERA (1989)

60+ Games: 6x

70+ Games: 2x

20+ Saves: 2x

44 Saves (1989)

1.047 WHIP (1989)

Quotes of the Month: March 2015

Quote of the Month:
"Just give me two hours, and you're going to have 50, 60, 70 years of memories. Two hours, can you sacrifice, and reach down and give me two hours, so that you can have a lifetime of memories for you, your family, your kids and your kids' kids? That's the memories I'm talking about!"


-Tom Izzo

Stupid Quote of the Month:
"Well, watch out, you know that Michelle Obama looks like she's from the cast of 'Planet of the Apes,' the movie."


-Rodner Figueroa

　
"They are going to eat him! Sisters . . sisters!"


-Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe when a group of nuns mobbed the Pope

　
"As long as you can go in some neighborhoods and it is easier for you to

buy a firearm than it is for you to buy a book, there are neighborhoods where it

is easier for you to buy a handgun and clips than it is for you to buy a fresh

vegetable, as long as that's the case, we're going to continue to see

unnecessary violence."


-Barack Obama

　
"If Selma taught us anything, it's that our work is never done."


-Barack Obama

　
"Poor people have been voting Democratic for 50 years, and they're still poor."


-Charles Barkley
"What I dream is that for one election ... every black person in America vote Republican."


-Stephen A Smith

　
"Get over your temper tantrum, Mr. President."


-John McCain
　

"The interesting thing about Mulder is nominally he is law enforcement but he never solved one case in nine years. So he’s the worst F.B.I. agent of all time."

-David Duchovny