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Friday, August 12, 2011

TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY AUGUST 12

2004 Ben Broussard of Cleveland hits his 2nd pinch hit grand slam of the season – 4th in MLB history to do so
2001 Greg Maddux ends his streak at 72 1/3rd innings without giving up a walk – it was an intentional walk
1994 MLB players go on strike
1993 For the 3rd consecutive game, a Detroit Tiger hits a grand slam – ties MLB record (1978 Brewers)
1988 Boston Red Sox set AL consecutive home wins record at 23 – have not lost since June 24
1987 Braves trade for minor leaguer John Smoltz
1986 Red Sox Don Baylor is hit for a record 25th time – will end being hit 35 times this season
1984 Harmon Killebrew and Don Drysdale are inducted into the Hall of Fame
1974 Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford are inducted into the Hall of Fame
1974 Nolan Ryan strikes out 19 Red Sox batters in a 4-2 win
1969 Boston Celtics sold for a record $6 million
1964 Mickey Mantle switch hit for a HR in a game for the 10th time – MLB record
1960 Ralph Boston of the U.S. sets then world long jump record at 26’11”
1956 Mickey Mantle hits his 41st HR and 7th in the last 8 days
1934 Babe Ruth makes his final appearance at Fenway Park

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