Today in Baseball History: June 22nd

1993 On June 22, 1993, Carlton Fisk of the Chicago White Sox catches his 2,226th major league game, breaking the record held by Bob Boone. The White Sox commemorate the occasion by holding a night in Fisk's honor.

1987 On June 22, 1987, future Hall of Famer Tom Seaver announces his retirement after a brief comeback attempt with the New York Mets. Known as "Tom Terrific" and "The Franchise," Seaver leaves the game with a career record of 311-205, a 2.86 ERA, and 3,640 K's.

1984 On June 22, 1984, the Los Angeles Dodgers release longtime major league outfielder Rick Monday, ending his career as a player. Monday, who was the first-ever pick in the inaugural amateur draft of 1965, will eventually become an announcer with the San Diego Padres before returning to the Dodgers as a broadcaster.

1982 On June 22, 1982, Pete Rose of the Philadelphia Phillies moves into second place on the all-time hit list with a double against John Stuper of the St. Louis Cardinals. Rose's hit, which comes as part of the Reds' 3-2 loss, pushes him past Hank Aaron and behind only Ty Cobb on the all-time list.

1982 On June 22, 1982, Rod Carew"s 25-game hitting streak is halted by lefty Rick Honeycutt. Carew hit .415 and raised his average 68 points during his streak. Carew is elected to the Hall of Fame in 1991.

1970 On June 22, 1970, Ted Kubiak, future Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson, and team captain Sal Bando hit back-to-back-to-back home runs for the Oakland A's. The power barrage helps the A's to a 7-3 win over the Minnesota Twins.

1962 On June 22, 1962, future Hall of Famer Stan "The Man" Musial becomes the major leagues' all-time leader in total bases. The longtime St. Louis Cardinals' star hits a home run and collects two singles in a 7-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies…

1947 On June 22, 1947, Cincinnati Reds hurler Ewell "The Whip" Blackwell comes within two outs of pitching his second straight no-hitter. Blackwell, who had hurled a no-hitter on June 18, surrenders a one-out, ninth inning single to Eddie Stanky. In 1938, Johnny Vander Meer had pitched consecutive no-hitters for the Reds.

1930 On June 22, 1930, Lou Gehrig hits three home runs in the second game of a doubleheader to lead the New York Yankees to a 20-13 win over the Philadelphia Athletics. In the first game, Babe Ruth hits two home runs, as the Yankees blow out the A's, 10-1. Ruth had hit three home runs in the second game of a doubleheader the previous day…