A ticket from Steve Carlton’s 300th victory, earned with 12 strikeouts in the city where his career began.
Why This Ticket Matters
On September 23, 1983, Steve Carlton started for Philadelphia against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, the park where he had begun his major-league career.
Carlton struck out 12 and worked eight innings as the Phillies won 6–2. Al Holland finished the ninth to secure Carlton’s 300th career victory.
Carlton became the 16th pitcher to reach 300 wins. The milestone came during Philadelphia’s pennant-winning season and added another defining achievement to the Hall of Fame left-hander’s résumé.
Seller’s note: Historical information in this “Why This Ticket Matters” section is presented for general context and has not been independently verified for correctness.
Ticket Details
- Date: September 23, 1983
- Teams: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Venue: Busch Stadium
- Final score: Phillies 6, Cardinals 2
- Milestone: Steve Carlton’s 300th career victory
- Pitching line: 8 innings, 12 strikeouts
- Save: Al Holland
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September 23, 1983, Steve Carlton Win 300
A ticket from Steve Carlton’s 300th victory, earned with 12 strikeouts in the city where his career began.
Why This Ticket Matters
On September 23, 1983, Steve Carlton started for Philadelphia against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, the park where he had begun his major-league career.
Carlton struck out 12 and worked eight innings as the Phillies won 6–2. Al Holland finished the ninth to secure Carlton’s 300th career victory.
Carlton became the 16th pitcher to reach 300 wins. The milestone came during Philadelphia’s pennant-winning season and added another defining achievement to the Hall of Fame left-hander’s résumé.
Seller’s note: Historical information in this “Why This Ticket Matters” section is presented for general context and has not been independently verified for correctness.
Ticket Details
- Date: September 23, 1983
- Teams: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Venue: Busch Stadium
- Final score: Phillies 6, Cardinals 2
- Milestone: Steve Carlton’s 300th career victory
- Pitching line: 8 innings, 12 strikeouts
- Save: Al Holland