Today in Baseball History: July 29th

1996 On July 29, 1996, future Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda announces that he is retiring as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 68-year-old Lasorda, who had suffered a heart attack earlier in the year, will become a team vice-president.

1983 On July 29, 1983, Steve Garvey's National League record playing streak of 1,207 consecutive games comes to an end. The San Diego Padres' first baseman is unable to play due to a dislocated thumb.

1973 On July 29, 1973, Wilbur Wood earns his 20th victory, as the Chicago White Sox beat the Twins, 8-6. Using Wood in a three-man rotation, White Sox manager Chuck Tanner often uses the hurler on only two days rest. Wood will win only four more games over the balance of the season.

1969 On July 29, 1969, Giants slugger Willie McCovey hit his 300th career homer. The homer came in a 4-2 win at Wrigley Field against the Cubs. "Stretch" hit 521 homers in his Hall of Fame career.

1968 On July 29, 1968, Washington Senators shortstop Ron Hansen turns an unassisted triple play - the eighth in the game's history and the first in 41 years. With runners on first and second, Cleveland's Joe Azcue hits a line drive to Hansen, who makes the catch before retiring the two runners. Three days later, the Senators will trade Hansen to the Chicago White Sox for utility infielder Tim Cullen.

1958 On July 29, 1958, Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox blasts his 17th career grand slam. The home run places Williams in a second-place tie with Babe Ruth on the all-time grand slam list.

1915 On July 29, 1915, 41-year-old Honus Wagner becomes the oldest player in the history of the modern era to hit a grand slam. Wagner's home run, an inside-the-park shot, helps Pittsburgh to an 8-2 victory over Brooklyn. Wagner's record will stand until 1985, when 42-year-old Tony Perez belts a grand slam.