On This Date in Baseball History-Aug. 29

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On August 29, 1982, Gaylord Perry of the Seattle Mariners reaches the 100-strikeout mark for the 18th season in his career, tying him with Hall of Famers Walter Johnson and Cy Young for the most 100-K seasons in major league history by one pitcher
On August 29, 1977, Lou Brock of the St. Louis Cardinals becomes the king of the stolen base. Playing against the San Diego Padres, Brock steals his 893rd and 894th bases to surpass Hall of Famer Ty Cobb for the all-time lead in thefts
On August 29, 1970, Mickey Mantle returns to the New York Yankees as their first base coach. Mantle, who retired as an active player prior to the 1969 season, will serve as coach for the balance of the 1970 season before leaving the position.
On August 29, 1965, Giants center fielder Willie Mays breaks Ralph Kiner record for home runs in the month of August when the ‘Say Hey Kid’ connects for his 17th round tripper in an 8-3 victory over the New York.
On August 29, 1925, the Detroit Tigers hold an honorary dinner for longtime star Ty Cobb. The Tigers give Cobb a check for $10,000, and the city of Detroit presents him with a trophy.

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