1989: Rose out of baseball

On this day in 1989, we got the news that Pete Rose had been kicked out of baseball.     It was not a shock but still hit many of us between the eyes.  After all, we grew up watching Pete dive into third base.   No matter what, it was a horrible ending to a great baseball career.

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August 22, 1989: Where were you the night that Nolan Ryan got his 5,000th strikeout?

It happened here at the old Arlington Stadium:  Nolan Ryan got his 5,000th strikeout and set a record that will probably last forever.  

Ryan followed up his historic performance with no hitters in 1990 and 1991.  

“The Ryan Express” retired in 1993 and pursued business interests including turning into a very successful baseball executive.  The Rangers won the AL pennant in 2010 and 2011 and made the post-season in 2012 and 2013.

Ryan left the Rangers after the 2013 season and became a consultant with the Houston Astros, although he spends most of his time these days at the ranch with Ruth. 

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We remember Lucy (1911-1989)

We remember Lucille Désirée Ball who was born on this day in 1911.  She died in 1989.   

For my money, Lucille Ball is the funniest lady around.

Lucy and Desi gave us "I love Lucy", perhaps the greatest TV show ever.    You can now purchase the entire series here.    As I've heard, the show is seen in over 70 countries and many languages.   Can you imagine Lucy dubbed in Japanese?  

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