Lou Brock

On this date in 1985, Lou Brock is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

"I was safe. I touched the center of the plate right between Freehan's legs. Freehan came up behind me as we were arguing after the play and tagged me. That was the only time he did tag me." - on being thrown out at the plate during Game 5 of the 1968 World Series

Graig Nettles

On this date in 1974, after hitting a broken bat single in a game against the Tigers, the hit is nullified after Tigers catcher Bill Freehan picks up six superballs that came flying out of the bat.

"That was the first time I used it. Some Yankees fan in Chicago gave it to me and said it would bring me good luck."

Lou Brock

Born on today's date, Lou Brock.

"I was safe. I touched the center of the plate right between Freehan's legs. Freehan came up behind me as we were arguing after the play and tagged me. That was the only time he did tag me." - on being thrown out at the plate during Game 5 of the 1968 World Series

Denny McLain

On this date in 1985, Denny McLain is convicted of racketeering, extortion and cocaine possession in Tampa, Florida. He will serve 29 months of a 23-year sentence before an appeals court overturns the decision.

"The rules for Denny just don't seem to be the same for the rest of us." -Bill Freehan