TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY AUGUST 12

2004  Ben Broussard of Cleveland hits his 2^nd pinch hit grand slam of the season – 4^th in MLB history to do so

2001  Greg Maddux ends his streak at 72 1/3^rd innings without giving up a walk – it was an intentional walk

1994  MLB players go on strike

1993  For the 3^rd 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 25^th 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 10^th time – MLB record

1960  Ralph Boston of the U.S. sets then world long jump record at 26’11”

1956  Mickey mantle hits his 41^st HR and 7^th in the last 8 days

1934  Babe Ruth makes his final appearance at Fenway Park