This Week in Oregon Sports History: 8/7/1991

With the Cold War coming to an end and the fall of the Soviet Union behind them, Americans were now free to focus on the Great American Pastime. Hillsboro native Scott Brosius must have figured this was as good a time as any to get called up to the big leagues. On August 7, 1991, coincidently also his dad's birthday, Brosius debuted at third base for the Oakland A's and joined the small fraternity of players to hit a home run in their first game. Brosius would go on to play several positions for the A's having his best season in 1996, when he hit .306 and 22 home runs.

After hitting rock bottom in 97 (literally - he was the last player to finish last in batting average, on base percentage, and slugging of those who qualified for the batting title), Brosius was traded to the Yankees where he would experience a resurgence. He would go on to help the Yanks to three straight titles and four straight pennants, garnering World Series MVP Honors in 98 to go along with his All Star game selection the same year and his Gold Glove in 99. Brosius retired after the 2001 season, and now coaches baseball at his alma mater, Linfield College.