Pedro Guerrero timeline

Born: June 29, 1956
1973: Signed by Cleveland Indians
1973-79: Minor Leagues
1974: Traded to Los Angeles Dodgers
Debut: September 22, 1978
1978: Dodgers win Pennant
1981: Dodgers win World Series
1981: World Series MVP
1982: Silver Slugger
1983: Dodgers win NL West
1985: 15 home runs in June
1985: Reached base 14 consecutive times (2 short of record)
1985: .320, 33 HR, 87 RBI, 99 Runs, .422 OBP, .577 SLG, .999 OPS
1985: Dodgers win NL West
1986: Tendon injury
1987: Comeback Player of the Year
1988: Traded to St Louis Cardinals
1992: Shoulder Injury
1993-94: Mexican League
1998: Dropped off Hall of Fame Ballot (1.3% of vote)
2011: Minor League hitting instructor
2012, 2014-15: Mexican League Manager

Accomplishments:

1981 World Champion
1981 World Series MVP
5x All Star
1987 UPI Comeback Player of the Year
1982 Silver Slugger
2x Player of the Month
5x Player of the Week
.300
730 Runs
1618 Hits
215 HR
898 RBI
.850 OPS
2588 TB
.370 OBP
.480 SLG
30+ Doubles: 2x
42 Doubles (1989): Led League
20+ HR: 4x
30+ HR: 3x
100+ RBI: 3x
.300 Average: 6x
.400 OBP: 2x
.500 SLG: 4x
.900 OPS: 3x
300 TB: 2x
Led league in OBP (.422): 1985
Led league in SLG (.577): 1985
Led league in OPS (.999): 1985
Led league in SF (12): 1989
Led league in doubles (42): 1989
Postseason: .225, 4 HR, 16 RBI, .783 OPS, 3 SB, 7 IBB (5 Series)

Rick Sutcliffe timeline

Born: June 21, 1956
1974: Drafted by Los Angeles Dodgers
1974-76: Minors
Debut: September 29, 1976 (Dodgers)
1977: Minors
1978: Dodgers win Pennant
1979: Rookie of the Year
1981: Dodgers win World Series
1981: Traded to Cleveland Indians
1982: ERA Champ (2.96)
1984: Traded to Chicago Cubs
1984: NL Cy Young Award
1984: TSN Pitcher of the Year
1984: 20-6, 3.64, 244.2 IP, 213 Strikeouts, 1.304 WHIP
1984: Cubs win NL East
1987: Roberto Clemente Award
1987: Lou Gehrig Award
1987: TSN Pitcher of the Year
1988: Stole home in win vs. Phillies
1989: Cubs win NL East
1990-1: Injuries
1991: Signed by Baltimore Orioles
1994: Signed by St. Louis Cardinals
1997-present: Broadcaster
2000: Dropped off Hall of Fame Ballot (1.8% of vote)
2008: Diagnosed with Colon Cancer

Accomplishments:
3x All Star
1984 Cy Young Award
2x  TSN Pitcher of the Year
1979 Rookie of the Year
1987 Roberto Clemente Award
1987 Lou Gehrig Award
2x Pitcher of the Month
April 9, 1989 Player of the Week
171-139
4.08
457 Games-392 Starts
72 CG
18 SHO
2,697.2 IP
1,679 Strikeouts
1.387 WHIP
15+ Wins: 6x
20 wins (1984)
2.96 ERA (1982): Led League
10+ CG: 2x
200+ IP: 8x
213 Strikeouts (1984)
Led league in wins (18): 1987
Postseason: 1-1, 3.72, 19.1 IP, 1.345 WHIP 12 Strikeouts (2 Series)

Steve Sax: Los Angeles Dodgers timeline

Born: January 29, 1960
1978: Drafted by Los Angeles Dodgers
1978-81: Minors
Debut: August 18, 1981 (Dodgers)
1981: Dodgers win World Series
1982: NL ROY
1983: Steve Sax Syndrome
1983: 56 SB
1986: .332, 6 HR, 56 RBI, 91 Runs, 210 Hits, 43 Doubles, 40 SB, .830 OPS
1986: Silver Slugger
1988: Dodgers win World Series
1988: Signed by New York Yankees
1992: Traded to Chicago White Sox
1994: Signed  by Oakland A's
1994: Retired
1996: Ran for office, but dropped out
2000: Dropped off Hall of Fame Ballot (0.4% of vote)
2012-13: Dbacks coach
2015: Dodgers Alumni Community Relations team

Accomplishments:
2x World Champion
5x All Star
1982 Rookie of the Year
1986 Silver Slugger
September 1986 Player of the Month
.281
913 Runs
1949 Hits
54 HR
550 RBI
444 SB
.335 OBP
.692 OPS
2483 TB
200+ Hits: 2x
30+ Doubles: 2x
43 Doubles (1986)
20+ SB: 11x
30+ SB: 10x
40+ SB: 6x
56 SB (1983)
.300+: 3x
Led league in AB: 2x
Postseason: .276, .647 OPS, 0 HR, 4 RBI, 7 SB (7 Series)

Bob Welch timeline

Born: November 3, 1956
1974: Drafted by Chicago Cubs, but did not sign
1974-7: Eastern Michigan University
1976: EMU loses College Baseball Championship Game
1977: Drafted by Los Angeles Dodgers
Debut: June 20, 1978 (Dodgers)
1978: Dodgers win Pennant
1978: Struck out Reggie Jackson in epic World Series battle
1980: Pitched 27 batter 1-hitter vs. Braves
1981: Dodgers win World Series
1983: Dodgers win NL West
1985: Dodgers win NL West
1987: Traded to Oakland A's
1988: A's win Pennant
1989: A's win World Series
1989: Earthquake delays World Series
1990: A's win Pennant
1990: Cy Young
1990: TSN Pitcher of the Year
1990: 27-6, 2.95, 238 IP
1992: A's win AL West
1994: Retired
2000: Dropped off Hall of Fame Ballot (0.2% of vote)
2001: Dbacks pitching coach
2001: Dbacks win World Series
2014: Died

Accomplishments:
3x World Champion
1990 Cy Young
1990 TSN Pitcher of the Year
1990: 27-6
2x All Star
2x Player of the Week
211-146
3.47
506 games-462 Starts
61 CG
28 SHO
3,092 IP
8 saves
1,969 Strikeouts
1.270 WHIP
15+ Wins: 6x
27 wins (led league): 1990
Sub 3.00 ERA: 3x
200+ IP: 9x
1.052 WHIP (1985)
Led league in Win % (.818): 1990
Led league in GS (35): 1991
Led league in  SHO (4): 1987
Postseason: 3-3, 4.56, 17 Games-9 Starts, 2 Saves, 49.1 IP, 41 Strikeouts, 1.662 WHIP (13 Series)

Don Mattingly timeline

Born: April 20, 1961
1979: Drafted by New York Yankees
1979-82: Minor Leagues
Debut: September 8, 1982 (Yankees)
1983: Played 2b in the Pine Tar Game
1984: Became full time Yankee first baseman
1984: Won Batting title (.343)
1985: AL MVP
1985: TSN Player of the Year
1985: .324, 35, 145, 107 runs, 211 hits, 48 doubles, .939 OPS, 370 TB
1986: .352, 31 HR, 113 RBI, 117 runs, 238 hits, 53 doubles, .573 SLG, .967 OPS, 388 TB
1987: Homered in eight straight games (tied record)
1987: Set record: ten straight games with extra base hits
1987: Six Grand Slams (record)
1987: Suffered back injury and never recovered
1994: Player's Strike
1995: Yankees lose ALDS
1996: Sat out season
1997: Retired
1997: Yankees retire #23
1997-2003: Yankee spring training instructor
2003-05: Yankee Hitting Coach
2006-07: Yankee bench coach
2008-10: Los Angeles Dodgers coach
2011-present: Los Angeles Dodgers manager
2013: Dodgers lose NLCS
2014: Dodgers lose NLDS
2015: Dropped off Hall of Fame Ballot (9.1% of vote)

Accomplishments:
1985 AL MVP
1985: TSN Player of the Year
1984 Batting Champion
1993 Lou Gehrig Award
6x All Star
9x Gold Glove
3x Silver Slugger
4x Player of the Month
6x Player of the Week
.307
222 HR
1099 RBI
1007 Runs
2153 Hits
442 Doubles
.358 OBP
.471 SLG
.830 OPS
3301 TB
100+ Runs: 2x
200+ Hits: 3x
30+ Doubles: 9x
40+ Doubles: 4x
53 Doubles (Led League): 1986
100+ RBI: 5x
.300+ AVG: 7x
.352 (1986)
.500+ SLG: 4x
300+ TB: 5x
Led league in Hits: 2x
Led league in Doubles: 3x
Led league in RBI (145): 1985
Led league in SLG (.573): 1986
Led league in OPS (.967): 1986
Led league in TB: 2x
Led league in SF (15): 1985

Tim Wallach timeline

Born: September 14, 1957
1978: Drafted by California Angels (Did not sign)
1979: College All-American (Cal State Fullerton)
1979: Golden Spikes
1979: TSN College Player of the Year
1979: Drafted by Montreal Expos
Debut: September 6, 1980 (Expos)
1980: Homered in first Big League AB
1981: Expos win NL East
1992: Traded to Los Angeles Dodgers
1994: Comeback Player of the Year
1995: Signed by Angels
1995-6: Dodgers lose NLDS
1996: Signed by Dodgers
2002: Dropped off HOF Ballot (0.2%)
2004-05: Dodger Hitting Coach
2009-10: Minor League Manager
2011-present: Dodger coach
2014: Canadian Baseball HOF

Accomplishments:

5x All Star
3x Gold Glove
2x Silver Slugger
NL Comeback Player of the Year (1994)
Golden Spikes (1979)
Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
2x Player of the Week
Player of the Month (May 1982)
.257
908 Runs
2085 Hits
432 Doubles
260 HR
1125 RBI
.732 OPS
3369 TB
30+ Doubles: 7x
40+ Doubles: 2x
20+ HR: 5x
123 RBI (1987)
.500 SLG: 2x
305 TB (1987)
Led league in doubles: 2x
Led league in HBP (10): 1986
Postseason: .071, 0 HR, 0 RBI, .319 OPS (4 Series)

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)

Walter Alston: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1983

Born: December 1, 1911

1935: Graduated from Miami of Ohio University

1935: Signed by St Louis Cardinals

1935-36: Minor Leagues

Debut: September 27, 1936 (Cards)

1936-47: Minor Leagues

1944-53: Minor League Manager

1954-1976: Dodger Manager (2,040-1,613)

1955: Dodgers win World Series

1956: Dodgers win Pennant

1957: Dodgers move to Los Angeles

1959: Dodgers win World Series

1963: Dodgers win World Series

1965: Dodgers win World Series

1966: Dodgers win Pennant

1974: Dodgers win Pennant

1976: Retired

1977: Dodgers retired his #24

1983: Elected to Hall of Fame (Vets Committee)

1984: Died


Accomplishments:
4x World Champion

2,040-1,613 record

.558 win %

7 Pennants

As a player: 0-for-1

Fernando Valenzuela: Timeline

Born: November 1, 1960

1977-79: Mexican League

1979: Purchased by Los Angeles Dodgers

1979-80: Minor Leagues

Debut: September 15, 1980 (Dodgers)

1981: Fernandomania

1981: Began season 8-0 with 5 SHO and 0.50 ERA

1981: Dodgers win World Series

1981: First man to win Rookie of the Year and Cy Young in same season

1981: 13-7, 2.48, 192.1 IP, 11 CG, 8 SHO, 25 GS, 180 Strikeouts, 1.045 WHIP

1983: Dodgers win NL West

1985: Dodgers win NL West

1986: Struck out 5 straight in ASG

1986: 21-11, 3.14, 34 G, 20 CG, 269.1 IP, 242 Strikeouts, 1.155 WHIP

1988: Injured

1988: Dodgers win World Series

1990: No-Hit Cardinals

1991: Signed with California Angels

1992: Signed by Detroit Tigers

1992: Purchased by Mexican League

1993: Signed with Baltimore Orioles

1994: Signed with Philadelphia Phillies

1995: Signed with San Diego Padres

1996: Padres win NL West

1997: Traded to St Louis Cardinals

1997: Retired

2003: Broadcaster

2004: Dropped off Hall of Fame Ballot (3.8%)

2004-06: Pitched in Mexican League

2005: Named to Latino Legends Team

2013: Caribbean Hall of Fame


Accomplishments:
2x World Champion

6x All Star

1981 Rookie of the Year

1981 Cy Young

2x Silver Slugger

1986 Gold Glove

No Hitter

4x Pitcher of the Month

5x Pitcher of the Week

173-153

3.54

453 games-424 starts

113 CG

31 SHO

2930 IP

2074 Strikeouts

1.320 WHIP

Won 15+ Games: 4x

21 wins (1986)

Sub 3 ERA: 3x

10+ CG: 6x

15+ CG: 2x

20 CG (1986)

200+ IP: 7x

250+ IP: 6x

200+ Strikeouts: 3x

1.045 WHIP (1981)

Led league in GS (25): 1981

Led league in wins (21): 1986

Led league in CG: 3x

Led league in SHO (8): 1981

Led league in IP (192.1): 1981

Led league in strikeouts (180): 1981

Postseason: 5-1, 1.98, 9 Games-8 GS, 2 CG, 63.2 IP, 1.225 WHIP (6 Series)

Duke Snider: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1980

Born: September 19, 1926

1943: Signed by Brooklyn Dodgers

1944: Graduated High School

1944-46: Minor Leagues

Debut: April 17, 1947 (Dodgers)

1949: Dodgers win Pennant

1951: Giants defeat Dodgers in playoff

1952-53: Dodgers win Pennant

1953: .336, 42, 126, 132 runs, 198 hits, 1.046 OPS

1954: .341, 40, 130, 120 runs, 1.071 OPS

1955: Dodgers win World Series

1955: TSN Player of the Year (.309, 42, 136, 126 runs, 1.046 OPS)

1956: Dodgers win Pennant

1958: Dodgers move to Los Angeles

1959: Dodgers win World Series

1962: Giants defeat Dodgers in playoff

1963: Purchased by New York Mets

1964: Purchased by San Francisco Giants

1964: Retired

1969-86: Broadcaster

1980: Elected to Hall of Fame (86.5% of vote)

1995: Tax Evasion charges

1999: Finalist for All Century Team

2011: Died

Accomplishments:
2x World Champion

8x All Star

1955 TSN Player of the Year

Only player with 4+ HR in two World Series (1952, 1956)

1956 HR Champion

.295

407 HR

1,333 RBI

1,259 Runs

2,116 Hits

.380 OBP

.540 Slugging

.919 OPS

3,865 TB

100+ Runs: 6x

30+ Doubles: 5x

10 triples: 2x

20+ HR: 10x

30+ HR: 6x

40+ HR: 5x

100+ RBI: 6x

104 Walks (1955)

.300+ Average: 7x

.400 OBP: 4x

.500 Slugging: 8x

.600 Slugging: 3x

1.001+ OPS: 3x

300+ TB: 5x

Led league in Runs: 3x

Led league in Hits (199): 1950

Led league in HR (43): 1956

Led league in RBI (136): 1955

Led League in walks (99): 1956

Led league in OBP (.399): 1956

Led league in Slugging: 2x

Led league in OPS: 2x

Led league in TB: 3x

Led league in IBB (26): 1956

Postseason: .286, 11 HR, 26 RBI, .945 OPS

Orel Hershiser: timeline

Born: September 16, 1958

1976: Set High School strikeout record (15)

1976-79: Bowling Green University

1979: No-hit Kent State

1979: Drafted by Los Angeles Dodgers

1979-83: Minor Leagues

Debut: September 1, 1983

1983: Dodgers win NL West

1983-4: Played winter ball

1984: The Sermon on the Mound (Tommy Lasorda laid into Hershiser)

1985: 19-3, 2.03 ERA, 239.2 IP, 9 CG, 5 SHO, 1.031 WHIP

1985: Dodgers win NL West

1988: 23-8, 2.26 ERA, 267 IP, 15 CG, 8 SHO, 1.052 WHIP

1988: Pitched 59 consecutive scoreless innings breaking Don Drysdale's record

1988: Shutout Mets in Game 7 NLCS

1988: Only player to win Cy Young, LCS MVP, and World Series MVP in the same year

1988: TSN Pitcher of the Year

1988: SI Sportsman of the Year

1988: Dodgers won World Series

1988: Won Cy Young

1990: Tore rotator cuff

1991: Won 100th game

1991: Comeback Player of the Year

1995: Signed with Cleveland Indians

1995: ALCS MVP

1995: Indians win Pennant

1997: Indians win Pennant

1997: Signed with San Francisco Giants

1999: Signed with New York Mets

1999: Won 200th Game

1999: Mets lose NLCS

1999: Signed with Dodgers

2000: Retired

2000-14: Consultant, broadcaster, poker player, club official

2001-05: Texas Rangers pitching coach

2007: Dropped off Hall of Fame Ballot (4.4% of vote)


Accomplishments:
1988 World Champion

1988 Cy Young

2x LCS MVP

1988 World Series MVP

59 consecutive scoreless innings in 1988 (MLB record)

3x All Star

6x Pitcher of the Month

4x Player of the Week

1988 Gold Glove

1988 Babe Ruth Award

1991 Comeback Player of the Year

1993 Silver Slugger

204-150

3.48

510 games-466 starts

68 CG

25 SHO

3130.1 IP

2014 Strikeouts

1.261 WHIP

15+ wins: 6x

23 wins (1988): Led league

Sub 3.50 ERA: 5x

Sub 3.00 ERA: 4x

Sub 2.50 ERA: 3x

10+ CG: 2x

15 CG (1988): Led league

200+ IP: 9x

250+ IP: 3x

1.000WHIP: 2x.

Led league in wins (23): 1988

Led league in win % (.864): 1985

Led league in CG (15): 1988

Led league in SHO: 2x

Led league in IP: 3x

Postseason: 8-3, 2.59 ERA, 22 games, 18 starts, 4 CG, 2 SHO, 1 Save, 132 IP, 97 strikeouts, 1.106 WHIP

Jesse Orosco: New York Mets timeline

Born: April 21, 1957

1977: Drafted by St Louis Cardinals (did not sign)

1978: Drafted by Minnesota Twins

1979: Traded to New York Mets

Debut: April 5, 1979

1983: 13-7, 1.47 ERA, 110 IP, 17 saves, 84 strikeouts, 1.036 WHIP

1984: 10-6, 2.59 ERA, 31 saves, 87 IP, 85 strikeouts, 1.057 WHIP

1986: Ended both NLCS and World Series with strikeouts

1986: Mets win World Series

1987: Traded to the Dodgers

1988: Dodgers win World Series

1988: Signed with Indians

1991: Traded to Brewers

1995: Signed by Orioles

1999: Traded to Mets

2000: Traded to Cardinals

2001: Signed with Dodgers

2002: Signed with Padres

2003: Traded to Yankees

2003: Signed with Diamondbacks

2009: Dropped off Hall of Fame ballot (0.2%)


Accomplishments:
2x World Champion

2x All Star

MLB record 1,252 games pitched

87-80 record

3.16 ERA

1,252 Games

144 Saves

1,295.1 innings

1,179 Strikeouts

581 Walks

1.263 WHIP

10+ wins: 2x

1.47 ERA (1983)

Sub 2.50 ERA: 3x

100+ IP: 2x

75+ IP: 7x

20+ saves: 2x

31 saves (1984)

Led league in games (65): 1995

Postseason: 3-1, 4.15 ERA, 2 saves, 21.2 IP, 22 strikeouts, 1.200 WHIP

Tommy John: Baseball Timeline

Born: May 22, 1943

1961: Signed by Cleveland Indians

Debut: September 6, 1963 (Indians)

1965: Traded to the Chicago White Sox

1968: Injured in brawl with Tigers

1971: Traded to the Dodgers

1974: Suffered a major injury; had the surgery which now bears his name

1975: Missed the season due to injury

1976: NL Comeback Player of the Year

1977-8: Dodgers win Pennant

1977: 20-7, 2.78 ERA

1978: Signed with the New York Yankees

1979: 21-9, 2.96 ERA

1980: 22-9, 3.43 ERA

1980: Yankees win AL East

1981: Yankees win Pennant

1982: Traded to the Angels

1982: Angels win AL West

1985: Signed by the A’s

1986: Signed by the Yankees

1989: Retired

2006-09: Manager of Bridgeport Bluefish in the Atlantic League

2009: Dropped off Hall of Fame ballot (31.7%)

2013: ESPN released a 30 for 30 on Tommy John Surgery

 

2013: Added to Expansion Era Hall of Fame Ballot

Accomplishments:

4x All Star

1976 Hutch Award

1976 NL Comeback Player of the Year

1981: Lou Gehrig Award

Tommy John Surgery is named for him

288-231 record

3.34 ERA

.555 win %

760 games-700 starts

162 CG

46 SHO

4710.1 IP

2245 Strikeouts

1259 Walks

1.283 WHIP

Won 15+ Games: 4x

Won 20+ Games: 3x

Sub 3.50 ERA: 14x

Sub 3 ERA: 7x

Sub 2.50 ERA: 2x

1.98 ERA (1968)

10+ CG: 7x

15+ CG: 2x

200+ IP: 12x

250+ IP: 3x

Led league in Win %: 2x

Led league in SHO: 3x

Postseason: 6-3, 2.65 ERA, 88.1 IP, 1.200 WHIP, 48 strikeouts, 1 SHO (9 Series-14 games)

Sandy Koufax: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1972

Born: December 30, 1935

1954: Made Varsity at University of Cincinnati

1954: Signed with Brooklyn Dodgers

Debut: June 24, 1955 (Dodgers)

1955: Enrolled in Columbia University (took night classes)

1955: Dodgers win World Series

1956: Dodgers win Pennant

1956: Played winter ball

1957: Dodgers move to Los Angeles

1959: Had 16 and 18 strikeout games

1959: Dodgers win World Series

1959-63: Appeared in various television shows

1960-1: Almost quit baseball

1961: Set NL record for strikeouts (269)

1962: Dodgers move out of the Coliseum and begin play at Dodger Stadium

1962-6: NL Pitching Title

1962: No-hit Mets

1962: Struck out side on 9 pitches vs. Mets in no-hitter

1963: No-hit Giants

1963: Struck out 15 Yankees in Game 1 of World Series

1963: Dodgers win World Series

1963: WS MVP

1963: Wins Triple Crown (25-5, 1.88, 306 strikeouts)

1963: Wins MVP and Cy Young Award

1963-6: TSN Pitcher of the Year

1964: Struck out side on 9 pitches (Reds)

1964: No-hit Phillies

1964: Diagnosed with arthritis

1965: Perfect game vs. Cubs

1965: Declined to pitch Game 1 of WS to observe Yom Kippur

1965: Defeats Jim Kaat in Game 7 to win World Series

1965: Dodgers win World Series

1965: SI Sportsman of the Year

1965: Wins Triple Crown (26-8, 2.04, 382 Strikeouts)

1965: Sets record w/382 strikeouts (Since broken)

1965: WS MVP

1965: NL Cy Young

1966: Held out for more money

1966: Dodgers win Pennant

1966: Wins Triple Crown (27-9, 1.73, 317 strikeouts)

1966: NL Cy Young

1966: Hutch Award

1966: Retires

1967-72: Sportscaster for the Saturday Game of the Week

1972: Elected to Hall of Fame (First Ballot)

1972: Dodgers retired #32

1979-90: Minor league pitching coach

1999: All-Century team

2004: Returned to Dodgers

2013: Special Advisor to team chairman

Accomplishments:

4x World Champion

7x All Star

1963 NL MVP

3x Cy Young

3x Triple Crown

2x World Series MVP

Four no-hitters (one perfect game)

All-Century Team

382 Strikeouts (1965)

Won Game 7 of 1965 World Series

165-87

.655 win percentage

2.76 ERA

397 Games-314 starts

137 CG

40 SHO

2324.1 IP

2396 Strikeouts

1.106 WHIP

15+ wins: 5x

25+ wins: 3x

Led league in wins: 3x

Led league in win %: 2x

Led league in ERA: 5x

Sub 3.50 ERA: 5x

Sub 3.00 ERA: 5x

Sub 2.50 ERA: 4x

Sub 2 ERA: 3x

Led league in GS (41): 1966

10+ CG: 6x

15+ CG: 5x

20+ CG: 3x

Led league in CG: 2x

11 SHO (1963)

Led league in SHO: 3x

200+ IP: 5x

300+ IP: 3x

Led league in IP: 2x

200+ Strikeouts: 6x

300 Strikeouts: 3x

Led league in strikeouts: 3x

Led league in WHIP: 4x

1.0            WHIP or less: 4x

Postseason: 4-3, 0.95 ERA, 8 games-7starts, 4 CG, 2 SHO, 57 IP, 0.825 WHIP (4 World Series)

Kirk Gibson: Detroit Tigers

Born: May 28, 1957

Attended Michigan State University

Set NFL combine record in 40

1978: Drafted by Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals (NFL)

Debut: September 8, 1979 (Tigers)

1983: Hit mammoth home run to Lumber Yard

1984: ALCS MVP

1984: Tigers win World Series

1984: Hit dramatic home run off Goose Gossage in World Series

 

1985: Almost hit a ball out of Yankee Stadium

1987: Hit dramatic home run off Tom Henke to spark Tiger comeback to win AL East

1987: Tigers lose ALCS

1988: Gibson granted free agency by arbiter who declared owners colluded against baseball free agents.

1988: Signed with Dodgers

1988: NL MVP

1988: Dodgers win World Series

1988: Hit GW walk off HR vs Dennis Eckersley in Game 1 World Series

1990: Signed with Royals

1992: Traded to Pirates

1993: Signed with Tigers

1995: Retired

1998-2002: Tiger broadcaster

2001: 2.5% of HOF vote (dropped off ballot)

2003-05: Tiger coach

2007: Diamondbacks coach

2010-present: Dbacks skipper

2011: NL Manager of the Year

2011: AZ wins NL West

Accomplishments:

2x World Champion

1984: ALCS MVP

1988 MVP

2011 NL Manager of the Year

1988 Silver Slugger

.268

255 HR

870 RBI

985 Runs

1553 Hits

284 SB

.815 OPS

106 runs (1988)

37 doubles (1985)

10 triples (1984)

20+ HR: 6x

20+ Steals: 6x

30+ Steals: 3x

.500 slugging: 2x

Postseason: .282, 7 HR, 21 RBI, .957 OPS, 9 SB (5 series)

As a Manager: 209-198 (.514)

Moose Skowron: Timeline

Born: December 18, 1930

1938: Dubbed “Mussolini” for his haircut, the name was shortened to “Moose” and stuck for the rest of his life.

1950: Signed with New York Yankees after attending Purdue on a football scholarship

Debut: April 13, 1954 (New York Yankees)

1955: Yankees win Pennant

1956: Yankees win World Series

1957: Yankees win Pennant

1958: Became full time first baseman

1958: Had game-winning hit in Game 6 of the World Series and a key 3-run home run in Game 7.

1958: Yankees win World Series

1960: Yankees win Pennant

1961: Yankees win World Series

1962: Scored only run in Game 7 of the World Series

1962: Yankees win World Series

1962: Traded to the Dodgers

1963: Dodgers win World Series

1963: Purchased by the Senators

1964: Traded to the White Sox

1967: Traded to the Angels

1967: Released by Angels/Retired

1999: Worked for White Sox Community Relations

2005: White Sox win World Series

2012: Died of congestive heart failure

Accomplishments:
5x World Champion

8x All Star

.282 average

211 home runs

888 RBI

1566 hits

682 runs

.792 OPS

34 doubles (1960)

20+ home runs: 4x

90+ RBI: 2x

Hit .300+: 3x

.500 slugging: 3x

.910 OPS (1956)

Postseason: .293, 8 Home runs, 29 RBI (8 World Series)

Top 10 Moments in Los Angeles Dodgers History

In chronological order (Brooklyn included):

Jackie Robinson desegregates baseball (April 15, 1947): Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play Major League Baseball since 1887. That season, baseball owners entered into a “gentlemen’s agreement” barring blacks from the majors. That barrier remained until Branch Rickey decided to reincorporate blacks into America’s pastime. Although there were better players, Rickey chose Robinson because of his tough demeanor. The first season proved difficult on Robinson as he became the target of racial epitaphs and taunts. However, his success on the field helped changed many minds and led to desegregation in society as a whole.

Johnny Podres beats Yanks (October 4, 1955): In 1955, the Dodgers FINALLY won a World Series defeating the hated Yankees in seven games. Johnny Podres was Brooklyn’s hero as he won both his starts. He won Game 3 by an 8-3 score and then shutout the Yankees 2-0 in Game 7 to deliver the title. A couple seasons later, the Dodgers left Brooklyn for California where they went on to greater success.

Koufax is perfect (September 9, 1965): Sandy Koufax threw a perfect game against the Cubs. He faced a lineup that included Hall of Famers Billy Williams and Ernie Banks plus Ron Santo. Former batting champion Harvey Kuenn came in to pinch hit against the ace of aces. Koufax needed to be perfect that evening. The Cubs Bob Hendley pitched a one-hitter. The Dodgers won 1-0.

Koufax wins Game 7 (October 14, 1965): Sandy Koufax and Jim Kaat faced off in Game 7 of the 1965 World Series. Koufax allowed three hits shutting out the Twins. For the series, he boasted a 2-1 record with a 0.38 ERA.

Fernandomania! (1981): The Dodgers integrated baseball in 1947. In 1981, they cornered the Hispanic market by promoting Fernando Valenzuela to the big club and watching him have a season for the ages. He started the 1981 season 8-0 with five shutouts. His success, stocky physique, and demeanor made Fernando a star. He won the 1981 Rookie of the Year, Cy Young, and Silver Slugger. He also won the key game of the World Series that year as the Dodgers captured their first title since 1965.

Blue Monday (October 19, 1981): The Dodgers and Expos battled to a decisive Game 5 in the National League Championship Series. With the score tied at one in the 9th inning, Montreal brought in Ace Steve Rogers to pitch. He surrendered a game winning home run to Rick Monday sending the Dodgers to the World Series where they defeated the Yankees.

Hershiser breaks Drysdale’s record (1988): Orel Hershiser surpassed Don Drysdale’s record of 58 2/3 scoreless innings. Manager Tommy Lasorda allowed Hershiser to pitch into extra innings in the final regular season contest to break the record. Hershiser won the Cy Young that season leading the league with 23 wins. The streak ended in 1989 at 60 innings.

Mike Sciocia homer stuns Mets (October 9, 1988): The Mets looked to take a commanding 3-1 NLCS lead on the Dodgers when Mike Scioscia launched a 9th inning 2-run homer to tie the game and force extra innings. In the 12th, Kirk Gibson won it with a home run. Orel Hershiser pitched the bottom half to earn a save. The game turned the series around and the Dodgers won the pennant.

Gibson does Roy Hobbs (October 15, 1988): The Athletics led the Dodgers 4-3 in the 9th when they called Hall of Fame relief ace Dennis Eckersley in to finish the game. Manager Tommy Lasorda decided to roll the dice and sent injured Kirk Gibson into the game to pinch hit. Gibson could barely walk and looked bad on Eckersley’s fastball. With two outs and two strikes, Gibson launched a dramatic game winning walk off and then hobbled around the bases. Eck threw a slider.

4 Straight HR tie game/Nomar wins game (September 18, 2006): The Dodgers hit four straight home runs in the 9th inning to tie a game with San Diego. In the 10th, the shell shocked Padres took a one-run lead, but could not hold it. In the bottom half, Nomar Garciaparra hit a two-run shot to win the game.

Every Champion Every Sport: 1971-2010 Part III

Post 3 of 5

Teams with 2 Titles:

Boston Red Sox- 2 (2004, 2007)

Colorado Avalanche-2 (1996, 2001)

U Conn Basketball-2 (1999, 2004)

Denver Broncos-2 (1997-98)

Florida Basketball-2 (2006-07)

Florida Marlins- 2 (1997, 2003)

Florida State Seminoles Football-2 (1993, 1999)

Houston Rockets-2 (1994-5)

Kansas Basketball-2 (1988, 2008)

Los Angeles Dodgers-2 (1981, 1988)

Louisville Basketball-2 (1980, 1986)

LSU Tigers Football-2 (2003, 2007)

Miami Dolphins-2 (1972-3)

Michigan State Basketball-2 (1979, 2000)

Minnesota Twins- 2 (1987, 1991)

NC State Basketball-2 (1974, 1983)

Penn State Nitny Lions Football-2 (1982, 1986)

Philadelphia Flyers-2 (1974-5)

Philadelphia Phillies- 2 (1980, 2008)

Pittsburgh Pirates-2 (1971, 1979)

St Louis Cardinals- 2 (1982, 2006)

Toronto Blue Jays- 2 (1992-93)