Mike Schmidt History: January 8, 1995 - Mike Schmidt is elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame May 26, 1990 - Philadelphia Phillies retire Mike Schmidt's uniform #20 July 6, 1989 - Despite retiring May 29, Mike Schmidt elected to start All Star game May 29, 1989 - Phillies 3rd baseman Mike Schmidt, 39, retires July 26, 1988 - Mike Schmidt sets NL record appearing in 2,155 games at 3rd base, as Phillies and New York Mets end that game at 2:13 AM July 14, 1988 - Mike Schmidt passes Mickey Mantle with his 537th home run into 7th place August 28, 1987 - Mike Schmidt passes Ted Williams and Willie McCovey with 522 home runs April 18, 1987 - Mike Schmidt hits 500th home run vs Robinson-Pirates November 19, 1986 - Phillies 3rd baseman Mike Schmidt wins NL MVP November 18, 1981 - Phillies 3rd baseman Mike Schmidt wins his 2nd consecutive NL MVP August 14, 1981 - Phils Mike Schmidt hits his 300th career home run off New York Met Mike Scott November 26, 1980 - Mike Schmidt is unanimous choice as NL MVP October 4, 1980 - Mike Schmidt's 2-run home run clinches NL East title for Phillies April 17, 1976 - NL greatest comeback, trailing 12-1 Phillies win 18-16 in 10, Mike Schmidt hits 4 consecutive home runs April 26, 1975 - Phillies Mike Schmidt's 2 home runs ties NL record of 11 home runs in April June 10, 1974 - Mike Schmidt hits a ball off public address speaker on Astrodome roof September 27, 1949 - Mike Schmidt, born in Dayton, Ohio, 3rd baseman and home run hitter, Phillies
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