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Phil Niekro and Don Sutton Become the First 300-Game Winners to Face Each Other

June 28, 1986, Phil Niekro of the Cleveland Indians and Don Sutton of the California Angels become the first 300-game winners to face each other during the 20th century. The Angels win the game, 9-3, but neither Sutton nor Niekro is involved in the decision.

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.

🎙️ Did you know?

Tony Gwynn announced his retirement on this day in 2001 — and has 46 broadcasts in our library.