Back in Time: June 27

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Jun 27, 2008

Back in Time: June 27

1988

Mike Tyson knocks out Michael Spink in 91 seconds to maintain the IBF/WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles.

1990

Jose Canseco signs for a record $4,700,000 per year to stay with the Oakland A's.

1993

New York Met pitcher Anthony Young loses record 24th straight game. He would lose his next three starts before snapping the streak.

1999

In front of 56,530 fans, the 1,765th and last major league game is played at the Kingdome with the Mariners beating the Rangers, 5-2.

2002

As part of a six-player deal , the Indians trade Bartolo Colon to the Expos for first baseman Lee Stevens, three minor league prospects and cash. In exchange, Cleveland get top prospect Brandon Phillips as well as southpaw Cliff Lee and flycatcher Grady Sizemore.