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30 MLB Stars From The 80s That Took Our Breath Away

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Baseball is America’s past time, and some would say it is the greatest sport that was ever created. But which era is better, the one we are in now, or the athletes from the 80s? Whether you believe the game has advanced so much that these athletes wouldn’t be able to compete in the game today, or if you think the game got much softer, here are 30 MLB Stars from the 80s that still deserve our love.

1. George Brett

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2. Mike Schmidt

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3. Nolan Ryan

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4. Cal Ripken Jr.

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5. Robin Yount

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6. Rickey Henderson

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7. Pete Rose

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8. Fernando Valenzuela

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9. Ozzie Smith

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10. Don Mattingly

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11. Dale Murphy

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12. Kirk Gibson

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13. Tony Gwynn

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14. Tim Raines

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15. Barry Larkin

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16. Dave Stewart

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17. Jeff Bagwell

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18. Mark McGwire

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19. Eddie Murray

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20. Steve Jeltz

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21. Gary Carter

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22. Alan Trammell

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23. Wade Boggs

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24. Jim Rice

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25. Bruce Sutter

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26. Dave Winfield

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27. Reggie Jackson

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28. Mike Piazza

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29. Ryne Sandberg

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30. Bert Blyleven

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