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Season 18 (2004)
For the first time in the 18 year history of the All Decades League, the 1920s clinched a spot in the postseason. Led by the 2nd leading run scoring offense, the 1920s won a club record 89 games. However, their postseason run was short lived as the 1960s swept them in the first round of the playoffs.
The Modern League ruled the postseason by sweeping both of the first round series. The 2004 World Series featured two teams from the Modern League for only the 2nd time in league history. The 1960s opened up the series with an improbable come from behind victory, scoring 6 runs in the bottom of the 9th inning, capped off with a 3 run walk-off HR from Larry Haney. The 1990s returned the favor in a dramatic extra inning game 3 victory. The 1990s tied the game in the bottom of the 9th with a 2 run HR by Shane Mack and won the game with a walk-off, pinch hit single by Scott LIvingstone. The 1990s finished off the series with 4 consecutive victories and their 2nd walk-off win with a 7-6 12 inning clincher over the 1960s. The 1960s tied the game in the 9th inning on a pinch hit single by Don Kessinger, sending the game into extra innings. However, former MVP Chili Davis hit a walk-off run scoring single, claiming the 2nd consecutive championship (4th overall) for the 1990s.
After 18 seasons, Stan Musial decided to call it a career. He departs as the All-Time leader in Games Played (2809); OPS (1.005); Hits (3274); and Total Bases (6235).
Notable Milestones from 2004
700 HR
Harmon Killebrew (1960s)
2,000 Hits
Jim McTamany (1890s)
Richie Ashburn (1950s)
Chili Davis (1990s)
Tom Daly (1890s)
No Hitters
Jumbo Elliot (1920s) - 6/17/04 vs. 1890s
Ben Sanders (1890s) - 9/8/04 vs. 1990s
Final Standings
Golden League W-L
1920s 89-73
1930s 85-77
Pre1890s 82-80
1940s 79-83
1910s 74-88
1890s 71-91
1900s 61-101
Modern League W-L
1990s 97-65
1960s 89-74
1980s 88-75
1970s 85-77
2000s 83-79
2010s 79-83
1950s 73-89
One Game Playoff
1960s 6 - 1980s 5: Trailing 5-3 in the bottom of the 7th, Harmon Killebrew (1960s) hit a game tying 2 run HR to tie the game at 5-5. The 1960s took the lead in the bottom of the 8th inning on a run scoring error by 3B, Jeff Huson. Larry Haney (1960s) hit 2 HR, driving in 3 runs in the clinching victory.
Round 1 Playoffs
1960s over 1920s (4-0): John Mayberry (1960s) hit 2 HR and drove in 7 runs to lead the 1960s to a sweep in the first round of the playoffs. The 1960s vaunted starting pitcher trio of Nolan Ryan, Steve Carlton, and Bill Monbouquette only allowed 2 combined runs while striking out 34 in their 3 games.
Round 1 Playoffs
1990s over 1930s (4-0): Mike Sciosia (1990s) hit 2 HR and drove in 7 runs to lead the 1990s to a series sweep over the 1930s. Bob Welch (1990s) got the series off to a quick start with a 4 hit shutout, striking out 13 in the opening game.
2004 World Series
1990s over 1960s (4-1): In dramatic fashion, the 1990s defeated the 1960s in game 5 of the World Series posting a 7-6 12 inning victory claiming their 2nd consecutive World Series championship. Shane Mack (1990s) hit 3 HRs in the series, garnering him the MVP award.
Awards
MVP - Honus Wagner (1900s) - .337 BA; 1.100 OPS; 45 HR; 130 RBI; 125 R; 43 SB
Cy Young - Luis Severino (2010s) - 21-11; 2.67 ERA; 357 K (2nd Cy Young)
Rookie of the Year - Wayne Gross (1970s) - .252 BA; 32 HR; 84 RBI; 86 R
League Leaders
BA - Honus Wagner (1900s) - .337 BA
OPS - Honus Wagner (1900s) - 1.100 OPS
HR - Glenn Davis (1980s) - 53 HR
RBI - Chili Davis (1990s) - 159 RBI
SB - Armando Marsans (1910s) - 71 SB (New Record)
W - Luis Severino (2010s) - 21 W
ERA - Luis Severino (2010s) - 2.67 ERA
K - Nolan Ryan (1960s) - 442 K
Saves - Aroldis Chapman (2010s) - 39 SV
Shutouts - Slim Harriss (1920s) - 7 SO (tied record)
Comparisons to the Real World
-Glenn Davis (1990s) never hit 40 HRs in a season, however has hit 50+ 3 times in All Decades League history.
-Honus Wagner (1900s) led the league in BA 8 times in his MLB career.
2004 Draft
1st round picks and key additions
Pre1890s - Jim Devlin, 1B
1890s - Henry Larkin, CF
1900s - Jim Hughey, P
1910s - Johnny Mostil, 2B
1920s - Skinny Graham, P
1930s - Ralph Judd, P
1940s - Willis Hudlin, P
1950s - Joe Christopher, RF
1960s - Rick Joseph, 1B
1970s - Jack Hiatt, C
1980s - Terry Leach, P
1990s - Alex Fernandez, P
2000s - Shane Andrews, 3B
2010s - Brandon Lowe, 2B
Notable Retirements
-Augie Galan (1930s) - 2338 H; 327 HR; 1505 R; 2 All-Star appearances
-Al Rosen (1940s) - 1517 H; 398 HR; 1063 RBI; 5 All-Star appearances
-Stan Musial (1940s) - 3274 H; 740 HR; 1972 RBI; 1975 R; 15 All-Star appearances; 1 MVP Award; 1 Gold Glove Award
-Vern Law (1960s) - 165 W; 1 All-Star appearance
-Alex Rodriguez (1990s) - 2682 H; 690 HR; 1822 RBI; 1776 R; 13 All-Star appearances; 1 MVP Award
-Derek Jeter (2000s) - 2449 H; 288 HR; 1405 R; 1 All-Star appearance;
-Felipe Rivero (2010s) - 115 SV; 2 All-Star appearances
HOF Inductees
J.R. Richard (99.3%) - SP
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