September 23, 1988
It was on this day in 1988 that
Oakland Athletics’ right fielder, Jose Canseco, became the first 40-40 man (home
runs and stolen bases) in Major League Baseball History. Oakland defeated the
Brewers in Milwaukee’s County Stadium in 14 innings by a score of 9-8. Canseco
came into the game, already with 40 home runs, but 38 stolen bases. His 39th
stolen base came in the top of the first inning against Brewers’ starter Juan
Nieves. He would eventually score on a Mark McGwire single.
Stolen base number 40, came in
the top of the fifth, again against Nieves. For the game, Canseco would go 3
for 5 with three runs scored, three RBIs and his 41st home run of
the year. He would hit one more home run during the final week of the season to
end up with 42 homers and 40 steals. He would also be voted the American League
Most Valuable Player.
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