What Happened on August 31, 1990

Historical Events

Sports History

Baseball outfielders Ken Griffey and Ken Griffey Jr. become the 1st father and son to play on same team (Seattle Mariners), the pair hit back-to-back singles in the first inning and both scored

Baseball Hall of Fame Outfielder Ken Griffey Jr.

Dennis Eckersley saves his 40th game of the season
East & West Germany sign a treaty to join legal & political systems

Events in 1990

Famous Deaths

Johnny Lindsay, South African cricket wicketkeeper (3 Tests, 5 dismissals; North Eastern Transvaal), dies at 81
Nathaniel Clifton "Sweetwater", American NBA player (NY Knicks), dies of a heart attack at 65

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