1994 mlb strike newspaper series#
June 12 – Jim Brock, 57, coach at Arizona State since 1972 who led the Sun Devils to two College World Series titles (1977, 1981).May 9 – Ralph Brickner, 69, pitcher for the Boston Red Sox in the 1950s.
March 16 – Eric Show, 37, pitcher who won 100 games for the San Diego Padres and surrendered Pete Rose's record 4,192nd hit.February 12 – Ray Dandridge, 80, Hall of Fame third baseman of the Negro leagues who often batted over.January 10 – Chub Feeney, 72, National League president from 1970 to 1986 previously an executive and broadcaster with the Giants.January 9 – Johnny Temple, 66, All-Star second baseman, primarily for the Cincinnati Reds, who batted.Member of 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates, who won the World Series. January 8 – Harvey Haddix, 68, All-Star pitcher best remembered for a 1959 game with the Pirates in which he threw 12 perfect innings before losing in the 13th won 20 games for 1953 Cardinals and earned three Gold Gloves.Baseball: A Film by Ken Burns (TV documentary).The following are baseball movies released in 1994: There would be no World Series for the first time since 1904. September 14 – The remainder of the Major League season (along with the postseason) is canceled by acting commissioner Bud Selig after 34 days of the players' strike.Minor League Baseball games are not affected. The next day, the players' strike begins. August 11 – The final games of the Major League season are played on this date.July 28 – Kenny Rogers of the Texas Rangers throws the fourteenth perfect game in Major League history.Fred McGriff, whose two-run home run in the 9th inning tied the score, takes MVP honors. John Hudek of the Houston Astros becomes the first pitcher in major league history to appear in an All-Star Game before recording a major league victory. The NL is now a perfect 9–0 in extra-inning contests. July 12 – Moisés Alou's walk-off double in the 10th inning gives the National League an 8–7 victory over the American League in the All-Star Game.In the first half of the ninth inning, Chan Ho Park comes on to pitch for the Dodgers, becoming the first Korean player to appear in a Major League game. For Mercker, it is his first complete game in the Major Leagues. April 8 – Kent Mercker of the Atlanta Braves pitches a 6–0 no-hitter against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, striking out 10 in the process.In spite of Rhodes' unexpected home run barrage, the Cubs lose the game, 12–8. Rhodes becomes the first player in major league history to hit home runs in his first three at-bats of the season. April 4 – At Wrigley Field, Chicago Cubs outfielder Tuffy Rhodes blasts three home runs on Opening Day, defeating New York Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden.April 1–3 – BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, hosted an exhibition tournament with the Seattle Mariners, Colorado Rockies, Toronto Blue Jays, and the Montreal Expos participating.February 25 – The Veterans Committee elects Phil Rizzuto and Leo Durocher to the Baseball Hall of Fame.He is invited to spring training with the team as a non-roster player. February 7 – Basketball superstar Michael Jordan signs a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox.Orlando Cepeda falls seven votes short of the 75% required for election. January 12 – Steve Carlton is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, receiving almost 96% of the vote.See also: List of ESPN Major League Baseball broadcasters Home field attendance and payroll Team name
On September 14, the remainder of the major league season was canceled by acting commissioner Bud Selig after 34 days of the players' strike.Rolaids Relief Man Award: Lee Smith ( BAL, American) Rod Beck ( SF, National).Roberto Clemente Award (Humanitarian): Dave Winfield ( MIN).Further information: 1994 Baseball Hall of Fame balloting Baseball Writers' Association of America Awards
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