1. materials characteristic of baseball and the culture of baseball; 2. collectible baseball Americana
1980
Don Sutton, the winningest pitcher in Los Angeles Dodgers history, signs a four-year contract with the Houston Astros. Sutton posted a 13-5 record in 1980 with a NL leading 2.21 ERA. He is traded to the Brewers in 1982.
1986
Don Sutton of the California Angels pitches a three-hitter for his 300th career victory as the Angels beat the Texas Rangers, 5 – 1. The 41-year-old right-hander becomes the 19th pitcher to win 300 games, and will land in the Hall of Fame in 1998.
