Day: May 27, 2025

September 1, 1995 marked yet another landmark in the illustrious career of Roger Clemens, as the veteran right-hander recorded his 2,500th career strikeout, joining an elite group of pitchers in the Doubleday Baseball League to achieve the feat. The milestone came during his second stint with the Montreal Expos, who reacquired Clemens in midseason after his successful runs in Boston and Los Angeles. At age 32, Clemens has not only shown no...

On September 1, 1995, in front of a home crowd at Busch Stadium, Dickie Thon etched his name into the history books, becoming the latest member of the 2,500-hit club. The milestone came in his 17th season, all spent with the St. Louis franchise, a testament to both his longevity and consistency. The veteran shortstop has been a fixture in the Cardinals' lineup since debuting at age 20 in 1979. Over the years, he’s proven to be more than just...