Why Famous:Played 18 seasons in the MLB for the Philadelphia Phillies. He won the NL MVP Award three times, and was best known for his combination of power hitting and strong defense. He led the NL in home runs eight times and won the Gold Glove Award ten times. He is considered one of the greatest third baseman in baseball history.
1974-02-16 MLB player Mike Schmidt (24) weds Donna Wightman
Historical Events
1974-06-10 Mike Schmidt hits a ball off public address speaker on Astrodome roof
1975-04-26 Phillies Mike Schmidt's 2 HRs ties NL record of 11 HRs in April
1976-04-17 NL greatest comeback: trailing 12-1, Philadelphia Phillies beat Chicago Cubs, 18-16 in 10 innings at Wrigley Field; Mike Schmidt hits 4 consecutive HRs
1980-10-04 Future Baseball Hall of Fame 3rd baseman Mike Schmidt's 2-run homer off Stan Bahnsen in 11th inning gives Philadelphia, 6-4 win v Montreal and NL East title; Schmidt's 48th of the season; breaks Eddie Mathews' single-season MLB record for 3rd basemen
1980-11-26 Mike Schmidt is unanimous choice as NL MVP
1981-08-14 Phils Mike Schmidt hits his 300th career HR off NY Met Mike Scott
1981-11-18 Phillies 3rd baseman Mike Schmidt wins his 2nd consecutive NL MVP
1986-11-19 Phillies 3rd baseman Mike Schmidt wins NL MVP
1987-04-18 Mike Schmidt hits 500th home run (vs Robinson-Pirates)
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Paul O'Neill
Reggie Jackson
Rod Carew
Roger Clemens
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