
June 28, 1987, At Yankee Stadium the talk of the day was all about Yankee starter Rich Rhoden and scuffing baseballs. Baseballs were constantly checked throughout the contest, a 6-2 Red Sox victory. In the 6th inning, Don Baylor of the Boston Red Sox moves past Ron Hunt when he is plunked by a Rick Rhoden pitch, after Rhoden gave up back to back hits by Wade Boggs and Jim Rice. Baylor is victimized for the 244th time, surpassing Ron Hunt. He'll end with 267, putting him 3rd on the list behind turn-of-the-century star Hughie Jennings.
Today's Daily Highlights
In 1957, Cincinnati fans stuffed the All-Star ballot box so hard that Commissioner Ford Frick had to personally bench three Reds and install Stan Musial, Willie Mays, and Hank Aaron in their place. Also: Tony Gwynn announces his retirement in 2001, Hall of Famer Mickey Cochrane's passing, 12 classic broadcasts, and today's Vintage Commercial: Chiquita Bananas.
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Tony Gwynn announced his retirement on this day in 2001 — and has 46 broadcasts in our library.