1983 HEADLINE: Andre Dawson Collects 1,000th Hit Of MLB Career
On this day in 1983, Andre Dawson and his Montreal Expos teammates played host to the Cincinnati Reds at Stade Olympique in Montreal.
At home, and in front of 20,316 fans, Andre Dawson connected for the 1,000th hit of his big league career.
The hit, a single, came in the bottom of the first inning off of Reds’ hurler Rich Gale.
Dawson would end up going 2-for-5 with a single, a double, and 2 runs scored.
The Reds won the game 4-3.
Congratulations Mr. Dawson!!!
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