Dennis Eckersley

MAY 24, 1995 — Sitting at 299 career saves, Dennis Eckersley was barely utilized on the team's road trip as the team continued to blowout its opponents. However, the Oakland Athletics return home and demonstrated some late-innings heroics to provide their ace reliever with an opportunity to make history. The right-hander did not disappoint, converting the 300th save of his illustrious career, joining an exclusive club of legendary closers.