Gary Matthews from the Chronology

Nov 22, 2006 - The Rangers sign free agent OF Gary Matthews Jr. to a 5-year contract.

Sep 13, 2006 - The Rangers rout the Tigers, 11-3, as OF Gary Matthews hits for the cycle in order, singling in the 1st, doubling in the 2nd, tripling in the 4th, and homering in the 6th inning.

Jun 29, 2002 - The Orioles pound the Phillies‚ 11-1‚ as Baltimore OF Gary Matthews Jr. gets 5 hits‚ including a 2B and HR. Melvin Mora hits a leadoff HR for the 2nd straight game.

Apr 4, 2002 - The Mets send OF Gary Matthews Jr. to the Orioles for minor league pitcher John Bale.

Dec 29, 2001 - The Mets acquire OF Gary Matthews Jr. from the Pirates in exchange for cash considerations.

Aug 10, 2001 - The Cubs claim Miguel Cairo and Gary Matthews Jr. off waivers by St. Louis and Pittsburgh‚ respectively.

Mar 27, 1984 - The Phillies trade outfielders Gary Matthews and Bob Dernier and pitcher Porfi Altamirano to the Cubs for reliever Bill Campbell and catcher Mike Diaz. Matthews was the MVP of the NLCS last season‚ while Campbell led the NL with 82 appearances. Dernier will win a Gold Glove in CF for Chicago and help them reach the playoffs. His 45 steals will be the most by a Cub since 1907.

Oct 8, 1983 - The Phillies and Orioles each win game 4 of their respective LCS to advance to the World Series. Philadelphia gets home runs from Gary Matthews and Sixto Lezcano in another 7-2 victory‚ while Baltimore's Tito Landrum hits a solo home run in the top of the 10th inning to break a scoreless tie and spark the Orioles to a 3-0 win.

Oct 7, 1983 - The Orioles waltz in game 3‚ beating the Sox 11-1. In the NL game‚ rookie Charlie Hudson goes the distance for Philadelphia‚ winning 7-2‚ aided by Gary Matthews's 3-for-3 with 4 RBI.

Mar 25, 1981 - The Braves trade OF Gary Matthews to the Phillies for P Bob Walk.

Jan 2, 1977 - Commissioner Kuhn suspends Braves owner Ted Turner for one year as a result of tampering charges in the Gary Matthews free-agency signing‚ but the Braves are permitted to keep the outfielder.

Apr 27, 1975 - During a 4-3 loss to the Giants‚ the Reds Johnny Bench suffers a shoulder injury in a home-plate collision with Gary Matthews. Bench will undergo surgery in November.

Nov 27, 1973 - Gary Matthews outpolls 8 other vote-getters‚ receiving 11 of 24 nominations for the NL Rookie of the Year Award. The Giants OF batted .300 in 145 games.