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On This Day: February 2

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Baseballia

1987
Three-time 20-game winner Dennis Leonard, who returned to the majors in 1986 after a three-year absence due to a knee injury, announces his retirement. Leonard was 8-13 with a 4.44 ERA for the Royals in his final season. It was only the second time in his 12 year career that he did not have a winning record.

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On This Day: January 11

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Baseballia

1971
Detroit Tigers pitcher John Hiller suffers a heart attack at age 27. He will miss the 1971 season before making a remarkable comeback.

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