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

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

2. Mike Schmidt

3. Nolan Ryan

4. Cal Ripken Jr.

5. Robin Yount

6. Rickey Henderson

7. Pete Rose

8. Fernando Valenzuela

9. Ozzie Smith

10. Don Mattingly

11. Dale Murphy

12. Kirk Gibson

13. Tony Gwynn

14. Tim Raines

15. Barry Larkin

16. Dave Stewart

17. Jeff Bagwell

18. Mark McGwire

19. Eddie Murray

20. Steve Jeltz

21. Gary Carter

22. Alan Trammell

23. Wade Boggs

24. Jim Rice

25. Bruce Sutter

26. Dave Winfield

27. Reggie Jackson

28. Mike Piazza

29. Ryne Sandberg

30. Bert Blyleven