Today in Baseball History: September 25th

1993 On September 25, 1993, George Brett of the Kansas City Royals announces his retirement. The owner of a lifetime batting average of .305, Brett will enter the Hall of Fame in 1999-his first year of eligibility.

1986 On September 25, 1986, Mike Scott of the Houston Astros fires a division clinching no-hitter against the San Francisco Giants. The 2-0 victory gives the Astros the National League West title, marking the first time that a title is clinched with a no-hit game. Scott strikes out 13 batters and walks two in helping Houston advance to the postseason…

1974 On September 25, 1974, Tommy John of the Los Angeles Dodgers undergoes history-making surgery on his left arm. Dr. Frank Jobe removes a tendon from John's leg and transplants it into his pitching arm. John will make a remarkable comeback two years later…

1965 On September 25, 1965, Satchel Paige of the Kansas City A's becomes the oldest man to appear in a major league game. Paige, believed to be 59 years old, makes his first major league appearance since 1953 and hurls three shutout innings of relief against the Boston Red Sox. Paige surrenders only one hit-to Boston star Carl Yastrzemski...

1955 On September 25, 1955, Al Kaline of the Detroit Tigers becomes the youngest batting champion in history. The 20-year-old Kaline clinches the title with a .340 mark, the highest average of his 22-year career.

1954 On September 25, 1954, the Cleveland Indians set an American League record for most wins in a season. With an 11-1 demolition of the Detroit Tigers, the Indians earn their 111th victory.

1917 On September 25, 1917, future Yankee Hall of Fame shortstop Phil Rizzuto was born in Brooklyn. Rizzuto played on 10 pennant-winning teams in a 13-year career interrupted by service in World War II.