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| 2005 | Closer Huston Street, joining shortstop Bobby Crosby, becomes the second consecutive A's freshman to win the AL Rookie of the Year Award, with Phillies' first baseman Ryan Howard copping the honor in the National League. Both players, who were not on Opening Day rosters, got their opportunity to play in the majors this season due to teammates' injuries. |
| 2017 | Two-time Cy Young Award winner Roy Halladay dies when his ICON A5, a small, single-engine aircraft he is piloting, crashes off the Florida coast into the Gulf of Mexico. The 40-year-old eight-time All-Star right-hander, who retired from baseball four years ago, tossed a perfect game and a postseason no-hitter during his 16-year career, pitching for the Blue Jays and Phillies. |
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