July 9, 1984: The All-Star Break
The Tigers had six players on the 1984 American League All-Star team, three in the starting lineup …
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… and three reserves:
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Tram was on the disabled list, as I recall, with an elbow issue and wouldn’t play in the game, played at Candlestick Park.
I had held out hope that Morris would start the game. Alas, that assignment went to the Blue Jays’ Dave Stieb.
The Standings
A seven-game lead at the All-Star Break, even knowing how it all ends, is still remarkable. What I did not realize, until I started writing this post, was the Padres entered the break with the best record in the National League.
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Birthdays
Orville Inman “Coot” Veal and the late Bud Black, Jimmy Shevlin, Glenn Myatt and Carl Holling
Today’s Grid
⚾️ Immaculate Grid 464 8/9 —Rarity: 159
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See you tomorrow.
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