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1984 The Hall of Fame inducts Dodger right-hander Don Drysdale, Twins slugger Harmon Killebrew, and perennial All-Star shortstop Luis Aparicio, the players selected by the BBWAA. Inductees also include the Veterans Committee's choices of catcher Rick Ferrell and Brooklyn's captain Pee-Wee Reese.
2021 The Romines become the first siblings to be batterymates since Dodgers' Norm and Larry Sherry (1960-62) when Andrew, an infielder by trade, takes the mound in a mop-up role, throwing the ball to his younger brother, Austin, in the Cubs' 17-4 loss to the Brewers at Wrigley Field. The sons of Kevin, an outfielder with the Red Sox (1985-1992), join Jim & Ed Bailey (1959 Reds) and Bobby & Billy Shantz (1954-55 A's), who also appeared in the same major league game as pitcher and catcher, playing at the same time in the contest.

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