The 1980–1989 era of baseball cards marks a pivotal moment in the history of the hobby, representing the transition from the ...

1937 — Carl Hubbell, working in relief for the New York Giants, won his 24th straight game over two seasons. Hubbell pitched two innings and Mel Ott hit a ninth-inning home run to beat the Cincinnati ...

1981 — Julius Erving of the Philadelphia 76ers is named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player, making him the only player to win MVP honors in both the NBA and the ABA. 1981 — 25th European Cup: Liverpool ...

The Topps NOW card celebrating Pope Leo XIV’s election as the first American pontiff sold 133,535 copies, a record for any non-sports card from the instant-release program. First released ...

RELATED: The Super Rare 1972 Carlton Fisk Rookie Card PSA 10 New York Mets Gary Carter and NBC Sports Bob Costas after the Mets defeated the Boston Red Sox in game 7 of the 1986 World Series at ...

Baseball has always had superstars, but Bo wasn't a superstar. Baseball has had hundreds of immortals, but check the Cooperstown plaque gallery and you'll see no hint of Bo. Where Bo resides is ...

As the Royals spend the weekend celebrating their 1985 and 2015 World Series victories, many of the former players are in town, signing autographs at one of the largest baseball card shows in ...

1990 — Andre Dawson sets a major-league record when he is intentionally walked five times during a 16-inning, 2-1 Cubs win over the Reds. 1998 — The Mets acquire catcher Mike Piazza from the ...

1986 — At Cleveland ... 2015 — Cubs pitcher Jon Lester sets a new record for most hitless at bats to begin a career with 58 at bats without a hit.

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. 1933 — Joe Sewell of the New York Yankees struck out for the first time this season ...

Morro Bay’s baseball team already was having a record-setting season as they prepared to launch their playoff bid on Friday. With an 8-5 win over San Luis Obispo (13-13, 7-5 Sunset) on Tuesday ...