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Decade - 1980s
The 1980s was the decade that started on January 1, 1980, and ended on December 31, 1989. The most notable events in the 1980s include the election of US President Ronald Reagan (1980) and the space shuttle “Challenger” disaster (1986).
1,364 Questions
Which medals were given out after operation urgent fury?
For general issue; The "Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal". This award would supplement any individual medals such as Purple Hearts, CIBs, Bronze Stars, etc.
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What did shalama sing in the 1980's?
The Complete Disco Guide to...
Shalamar
Jeffrey Daniels (vocals, 1977-1983), Gary Mumford (vocals, 1977), Gerald Brown (vocals, 1977-1978), Jody Watley (vocals, 1977-1984), Howard Hewitt (vocals, 1978-1986), Delisa Davis (vocals, 1984-1990), Micki Free (vocals, 1984-1990), Sidney Justin (vocals, 1987-1990)
Shalamar was formed in 1976 by Soul Train's Dick Griffey and British soul producer Simon Soussan. The first official roster of vocalists in the group included the trio of Jody Watley, Jeffrey Daniels, and Gary Mumford, but Gerald Brown soon replaced Mumford, and in 1978 Brown was replaced by Howard Hewitt. In the late 1970s and early-to-mid 1980s, Shalamar enjoyed Pop and R&B chart success in the United States and United Kingdom with disco hits like "Take That to the Bank", "The Second Time Around", and "I Can Make You Feel Good" and also the slow hit "This is for the Lover in You", plus other songs like "A Night to Remember" and "Dead Giveaway". Their records were put out by California-based Solar Records, a.k.a. Sound of Los Angeles Records. And their songs were definitely as sunny in sound as Los Angeles is in climate!
Like Kool and the Gang, Shalamar kept the disco sound going strong into the early 1980s. But after 1982's stellar album "Friends", most of the group's music became too electronic and lacked the sparkle of the earlier releases, relying instead on typical boring mid-1980s R&B production style. This is surprising since in the 1979-1982 period electronic sounds were introduced into the group's songs in a masterful manner (witness the perfect merging of elements in "Right in the Socket" and "I Can Make You Feel Good"). Daniels and Watley both departed Shalamar by 1984 and established successful solo careers, and Delisa Davis and Micki Free signed on as their replacements. Shalamar contributed the song "Deadline USA" to the soundtrack of the 1983 movie "DC Cab", and "Dancing in the Sheets" to the soundtrack of the 1984 movie "Footloose". They got a Grammy nomination in 1984 for "Best R&B Group Performance" for "Dead Giveaway". The Shalamar track "Don't Get Stopped in Beverly Hills", from the movie "Beverly Hills Cop", won a Grammy award in 1985. Hewitt left the group in 1986 and was replaced by Sidney Justin. The group's final two albums, "Circumstantial Evidence" (1987) and "Wake Up" (1990), were not as popular as the earlier releases, and the group terminated its existence at the start of the 1990s.
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DISCOGRAPHY
Classic Songs:
1977: Uptown Festival
1978: Take That to the Bank
1979: The Second Time Around, Right in the Socket, I Owe You One
1980: Make That Move, This is for the Lover in You
1981: There It Is, Go for It
1982: A Night to Remember, I Can Make You Feel Good, Friends
1983: Dead Giveaway
1984: Dancing in the Sheets, Don't Get Stopped in Beverly Hills
Albums:
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Uptown Festival (1977)
TRACKS: Inky Dinky Wang Dang Doo, Beautiful Night ,Uptown Festival, High on Life, Ooh Baby, Baby You Know Forever Came Today
The 12" mix of "Uptown Festival" is an 8:46 medley of discofied 1960s Motown classics: "Going to a Go-Go", "Sugar Pie Honey Bunch", "Uptight (Everything's Alright)", "Stop in the Name of Love", "It's the Same Old Song", "Tears of a Clown", "Love is Like an Itching in My Heart", "This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)", "Baby Love", and "(He Was) Really Saying Something". It reached number 25 on the Billboard Pop chart in June of 1977. The album's other disco songs are "Forever Came Today" and the unusually-titled "Inky Dinky Wang Dang Doo". "Oh Baby, Baby" is a cover of the 1965 hit by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles.
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Disco Gardens (1978)
TRACKS: Tossing, Turning, and Swinging Shalamar Disco Gardens, Take That to the Bank, Stay Close to Love, Leave It All Up to Love, Lovely Lady Cindy, Cindy
"Take That to the Bank" is the best disco song on this album, and in the United Kingdom it reached number 20 Pop (January 1979) while in the United States it achieved number 79 Pop (also in early 1979). The other disco songs, less worth hearing, are "Cindy, Cindy", "Shalamar Disco Gardens", and "Tossing, Turning, and Swinging".
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Big Fun (1979)
TRACKS: The Right Time for Us, Take Me to the River, Right in the Socket, The Second Time Around, I Owe You One, Let's Find the Time for Love Girl
This is a solid album with multiple quality tracks, including 5 disco songs ("Girl", "I Owe You One", "Right in the Socket", "The Right Time for Us", and "The Second Time Around"). The biggest hit was "The Second Time Around", which reached number 8 on the Billboard Pop chart in March 1980 and got to the number 1 position on the American Disco and R&B charts. For some reason, "I Owe You One" was the big hit from this album in Britain (#13 Pop), rather than "The Second Time Around" (#45 Pop). "Right in the Socket" was spun by Larry Levan at the Paradise Garage nightclub, and it's a very good song where Jody Watley is particularly impressive on lead with her soaring vocals. The extra percussion on "Right in the Socket" adds a nice touch. In the 12" mix, the song sounds very "electro 1980s" from 4:33 to 5:27, but in a good way. Meanwhile, "Girl" is so catchy that it should have been a hit of its own! "Take Me to the River" has a lot of funk to it.
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Three for Love (1980)
TRACKS: Full of Fire, Attention to My Baby, Somewhere, There's a Love, Some Things Never Change, Make That Move, This is for the Lover in You, Work It Out, Pop Along Kid
A great album with a good mix of quality ballads and up-tempo material, produced by Leon F. Sylvers III. It was released in late 1980. The best song here is the soul ballad "This is for the Lover in You", which became an R&B hit and is an engagement ring song. Howard Hewitt sings lead on it, and it has that rich orchestral sound. There are three disco songs: "Full of Fire", "Make That Move", and "Some Things Never Change". "Make That Move" is a great song urging the listener to "go for it" and give in to romance. It reached number 30 on the British Pop chart in May 1981 but didn't make the top 40 in the U.S. It was a hit in American nightclubs, though, achieving a number 15 Disco chart position, and it also made it to number 6 on the Billboard R&B chart. "Full of Fire" is pretty good also, but also missed the Billboard top 40. Spring 1981 was a particularly bad time to release a disco single in the United States since many radio stations and record buyers no longer gave disco a chance, and with the arrival of the Reagan era people wanted a change. (Other artists in the same quandry during 1981 -- with plenty of R&B fans but hardly any Pop attention for their new disco singles -- included the Brothers Johnson, GQ, and Cheryl Lynn.)
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Go For It (1981)
TRACKS: Go for It, Appeal, Final Analysis, You've Got Me Running, Sweeter as the Days Go By, Talk to Me, Good Feelings, Rocker
The only disco song on this album is "Talk to Me". The album as a whole is less distinguished than the other Shalamar albums of this period. "Sweeter as the Days Go By" is a nice slow song but lacking that special something.
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Friends (1982)
TRACKS: A Night to Remember, Don't Try to Change Me, Help Me, On Top of the World, I Don't Wanna be the Last to Know, Friends Playing to Win, I Just Stopped By Because I Had To, There It Is, I Can Make You Feel Good
The disco songs here are "Friends" and "I Can Make You Feel Good", and they incorporate both violins with electronics to great effect. "I Can Make You Feel Good" is a tremendously good song that achieved number 7 status on the British Pop chart in May 1982 but didn't become a hit in the United States, where the pop music scene had sadly abandoned the classic disco sound some months earlier. "Friends" is a good song about friendship that lasts through both good and bad times, but it's not as memorable as the other songs here. It reached number 12 on the British Pop chart in 1982. The electro-funk "There It Is" is a pleasant, upbeat song with an airy sound in some sections, and achieved the number 5 slot on the British Pop chart in 1982. "A Night to Remember" is another winner, and was a big hit in the U.S. and likewise achieved the number 5 Pop position in the U.K. in 1982.
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The Look (1983)
TRACKS: Closer, Dead Giveaway, You Can Count on Me, Right Here, No Limits (The Now Club) Disappearing Act, Over and Over, You're the One for Me, You Won't Miss Love (Until It's Gone) The Look
The tried-and-true Shalamar sound was starting to make a "Disappearing Act". The absence of real instruments and the gimmicky electronic handclaps are a "Dead Giveaway". "Dead Giveaway" reached number 8 Pop in the U.K. in 1983.
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Heartbreak (1984)
TRACKS: Amnesia, Dancing in the Sheets, Whenever You Need Me, Heartbreak, Don't Get Stopped in Beverly Hills, My Girl Loves Me, Melody (An Erotic Affair) Deceiver,
Anyone who tells you this album is as good as the earlier ones is a "Deceiver". But "Dancing in the Sheets" is a fairly good song.
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Circumstantial Evidence (1987)
TRACKS: Circumstantial Evidence, Games, Love's Grown Deep, Playthang, Female, Born 2 Love You, Worth Waitin 4, Imaginary Love, Circumstantial Evidence (Extended Version)
Heavy electronic beats, overly slick production, sounds like any other late '80s group. The "Circumstantial Evidence" is that this album does not match the quality of its predecessors. Was it really "Worth Waitin 4"?
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Wake Up (1990)
TRACKS: Caution: This Love is Hot! Wake Up, Why Lead Me On, Groove Talk, All I Wanna Do, Come Together, For Sure I'll Give U Love, I Want U, Pink Box Caution: This Love is Hot! (Extended Version)
"Caution" is definitely warranted. 1990 was one of the absolute lowpoints for popular music in the United States. The year's dance music wasn't even danceable. Pass by this "New Jack Swing" mediocrity and stick with the earlier albums for the real Shalamar sound.
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Shalamar Compilations:
Second Time Around (Castle Music/Sequel Records, 1999)
12" Collection (Unidisc, 1994)
Best of Shalamar (Ten Best Series) (EMI Special Markets, 2002)
Shalamar - Greatest Hits (Capitol, 1999)
The Very Best of Shalamar (Sanctuary/ZOMBA, 2001)
Essential Shalamar (Smd Usm/Sony, 2003)
Covers of Shalamar Songs:
"I Love Music" by Enigma (1981) includes a partial (23 second) cover of "Make That Move" as the 16th song in their medley
"I Can Make You Feel Good" by Kavana (1996) - dance-pop cover
"This is for the Lover in You" by Babyface (1996)
"A Night to Remember" by 911 (1996) - boy-band pop version
"The Second Time Around" by Breeze Band (1999)
"There It Is" by 911 (1999) - boy-band pop version
Shalamar-Influenced Songs:
"Go Back to School" by Extra Prolific (1994) - rap song that samples "High on Life"
"Mosquito" by Le Knight Club (1999) - house song that samples "I Owe You One"
"I Submit 2 U" by Mustafa (2001) - garage house song that samples "Take That to the Bank"
"There It Is" by Undercover Joe (2003) - house song that reworks "There It Is"
"Just Vibin'" by Undercover Joe (2003) - spoken-word disco-house song that samples "Take it to the Bank"
When was Hale Leys sopping center opened?
The Hale Leys Shopping Centre in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire opened in 1983.
Did freedom of the press change after the Vietnam war?
After Vietnam, the press was highly restricted; "embedded" was the new term for them.
What is the conflict of the book the coffin quilt?
fanny has to chose between her family or what is right
How many children went to school in 1825?
not amany children went to school and it was only middle to upper class boys who could go. this was because boys seemed superior and more important than girls
Brat Patrol (1986)
What was the name of Kirk Camerons character on the TV show Growing Pains?
The actor Kirk Cameron's character on the popular 80s TV show "Growing Pains" was named Mike Seaver.
Which leader had the greatest influence on the end of the cold war?
The cold war ended not because of anything to do with leadership. The cold war ended because the system of government in the USSR finally ran out of steam. To maintain a threatening position when your people don't have enough to eat, when your industry is falling into disrepair, and you are depending on obsolete technology - well, you have to call it a day. Nature is what put an end to the cold war. The gangsters that were calling the shots simply lost the ability to keep up the threat.
Answer Two:Ronald Reagan, for his fervent pro-capitalism, pro-military, anti-communistic beliefs and Mikhail Gorbachev for his "glasnost" (openness) and "perestroika" (restructuring) are generally credited with the ending of the Cold War. But there is much truth in the first answer.
By any accounts, it was a group effort, and those two were just presiding near the end.
The Marva Collins Story.
Which of these was not problem for the Soviet Union in the 1980s?
Too many consumer goods. APEx
deflation
Was Robert Christopher Young ever a back up quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1980s?
According to the official Dallas Cowboys Media Guide, no one by that name has EVER been on an active roster for the Cowboys.
If you know someone who claims to be a former Cowboy, call his bluff and ask him for proof! Don't be surprised if he can't produce any (and no, claiming that he "tried out" for the team does not make him an ex-Cowboy!).
What are some interesting facts about the 1980s cartoon She-Ra?
There was an accessory for the toy that was a headdress that, when flipped over, could double as a mask. Consumers never really bought into the idea, so Mattel stopped making it. The cartoon made the headdress more conventional, as well.
What is the greatest year in movie history?
“The greatest year in movie history” is a hotly debated topic, especially with excellent years in recent times. There’s an argument to be made for any year, but here’s our answer for why it’s got to be 1982.
- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
- Not much can be said about Steven Spielberg’s timeless story of a young boy who befriends an alien from outer space that hasn’t been said already. Smashing into the box office on June 11, 1982, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was an immediate hit, and surpassed then-record holder Star Wars as the highest-grossing film of all time. E.T. held this record until Spielberg broke it again eleven years later with 1993’s Jurassic Park. This instant classic elevates the rest of the year, before we even get to the other movies!
- Gandhi
- Richard Attenborough’s epic biographical drama based on the life of Mahatma Gandhi is nothing short of a masterpiece. It covers over fifty years of history, showing what the inspirational leader had to tolerate during his non-violent struggle for independence. Ben Kingsley stars as the titular character, delivering a performance where the actor is near-unrecognizable. Critics lauded Gandhi, honoring the film with several achievements at the 55th Academy Awards, including Best Director for Attenborough, Best Actor for Kingsley, and Best Picture.
- Rocky III
- The third installment of the Sylvester Stallone-led franchise is also the second to be directed by the star himself, and has even become the most iconic in the series. After two films of their rivalry front-and-center, protagonist Rocky and trainer Apollo Creed’s newfound friendship is much more fitting for the characters. The central conflict of this film is Rocky taking on and losing to the bad-to-the-bone James “Clubber” Lang, who is portrayed by the perfectly cast Mr T. Although this is the main plot, the themes surrounding this story are those of perseverance and determination, which anybody can appreciate. The film was also the debut of the iconic theme song, “Eye of the Tiger,” performed by Survivor. The song shot to the top of the charts when released alongside the movie. Rocky III also marks the best shape that Stallone has ever been in, according to the actor himself. He claims to have lowered his body fat percentage to a mere 2.9% - wow!
- Blade Runner
- Director Ridley Scott’s ambitious adaptation of Philip K. Dick’s “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” is one of the most influential films of all time, with its groundbreaking portrayal of a science fiction world as a realistic, lived-in setting. Although the plot of this film is rather simple, what made this movie have such a lasting impact on the industry was its use of practical effects and its overall production design. Science Fiction films until Blade Runner required a lot more suspension of disbelief, as the visuals still looked rather fantastical. Since ‘82, we’ve seen the influence of Scott’s vision in countless other stories, such as The Matrix (1999)or the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica (2004), and of course, the sequel, Blade Runner 2049.
- John Carpenter’s The Thing
- This science fiction-body horror film set in Antarctica initially opened to negative critical reviews and a poor box office run, making just less than $20 million on its $15 million budget. Many industry experts cite the release of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial just two weeks prior to be the biggest detriment to The Thing’s initial lack of success. E.T. offered an optimistic family-friendly experience, while The Thing took a more nihilistic approach to alien life. Eventually, John Carpenter’s The Thing found an audience when it was released on home video and television, becoming a cult classic. Today, it is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential horror films ever made.
- Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
- Going in a completely different direction than 1979’s Star Trek: the Motion Picture, The Wrath of Khan was the first successful transition of the Star Trek franchise from niche nerdom to popcorn entertainment. Ricardo Montalban’s electric return to the role of Khan from the show’s “Space Seed” episode in the first season helped warp this movie to the top spot at the box office. It broke the record for the highest gross on the first day of a film’s release, with over $14 million in profit. Renewed interest in the Star Trek franchise throughout the ‘80s can be traced back to the achievement of this one film, leading to the eventual success of its sequel films and continuing television programs, such as Star Trek: The Next Generation, which debuted five years later.
- Tootsie
- This Sydney Pollack-directed and Dustin Hoffman-led comedy about a volatile, perfection-driven actor who adopts a new identity as a woman to land a job was a national hit, becoming the 2nd highest grossing film of the year in North America, and also becoming the highest grossing comedy film of all time. The movie was nominated for ten Oscars at the 55th Academy Awards, with Jessica Lange taking home the sole achievement for Best Supporting Actress.
- Tron
- This epic science-fiction adventure that delves inside a computer mainframe was first inspired by writer/director Steve Lisberger’s intrigue with the Pong video game from Atari in the mid-’70s. A blend of live-action and computer generated imagery, Tron released to moderate success in 1982. The film has since garnered a cult status, spawning an entire franchise that includes video games, comic books, and as of 2010, a sequel film: Tron: Legacy. Fans know this series by its defining backlit animation and of course, its synthesizer-heavy soundtrack.
- Poltergeist
- Tobe Hooper’s supernatural horror film was a major hit in 1982, becoming the 8th-highest grossing movie of the year in North America. Originally penned by Steven Spielberg, Hooper took over as director when a clause in Spielberg’s contract with Universal Pictures prevented him from directing any other film while preparing E.T. the Extra Terrestrial. Hooper was a perfect fit though, as he was the director of 1974’s massively influential The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. With both of these horror classics under his belt, it’s safe to say he’s a master of the genre.
These films are still beloved by fans everywhere, but haven’t aged as gracefully as the ones we’ve already discussed. That said, they still deserve an honorable mention.
- Launching the film career of Saturday Night Live star Eddie Murphy, this buddy cop action comedy is truly the first of its kind, inspiring other instant classics such as Lethal Weapon, Bad Boys, and Rush Hour.
- Although the plot is your typical children’s fantasy film story, what makes The Dark Crystal such a great film is the excellent set design and the always incredible puppetry by Jim Henson and Frank Oz.
- First Blood is an action classic, establishing John Rambo in Sylvester Stallone’s first outing as the heroic war-vet-turned-survivalist. This would have made our actual list, but we didn’t want to steal any of Stallone’s glory from Rocky’s epic comeback.
- A staple of the high school coming-of-age genre, Fast Times is notable for its ensemble cast of celebrities before they were really famous. Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Phoebe Cates, and Judge Reinhold star in the film, but it also featured Nicolas Cage, Eric Stoltz, Forest Whitaker, and Anthony Edwards.
- The breakout film of superstar bodybuilder-turned-actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Conan was also the first majorly successful “sword and sorcery” blockbuster, inspiring many productions and being the standard by which success in the genre was measured.
What did the Motor Carrier Act of 1980 accomplish?
They passed by Congress significantly weakened the regulation of interstate trucking
What pop band sang 'only you' in the 1980's?
Two completely different songs charted with that name in 1983:
Commodores
Yaz
GDP per capita of west and East Germany in 1989?
West Germany in 1990 $24,485
East Germany in 1990 $10,430
Germany combined 2008 $35,400
What is the name of an 1980's movie about a guy who falls in love with a statue?
Was that Athena? I think the statue was Athena.
Who was the famous NZ psychic who died in a plane crash in the mid 1980s?
are u kidding me physics are not real by the way they fake it are u nuts
I'm sorry, but physics is all too real. Psychics are another matter, but all that really matters is that people are known as such. Whether or not they are is irrelevent.
I definitely recall a news headline some time in the 1980s about a well-known New Zealand clairvoyant who was on board a passenger flight that crashed, killing everyone on board. It was a propeller aircraft of some sort with only a few seats. Not sure whether it happened in NZ or somewhere else. Her friend or partner was quoted as saying afterwards that the deceased "had a very funny feeling about that flight". I wish I had bothered to record the name and date.
Most runs batted in during the 1980's?
CAREER
1980-1989
RBI RBI
1 Eddie Murray 996
T2 Dale Murphy 929
T2 Mike Schmidt 929
4 Dwight Evans 900
5 Dave Winfield 899
6 Andre Dawson 895
7 Jim Rice 868
8 George Brett 851
9 Harold Baines 835
10 Robin Yount 821
11 Dave Parker 809
12 Gary Carter 800
13 Lance Parrish 764
14 Jack Clark 751
15 Cal Ripken 744
16 Keith Hernandez 735
17 Bill Buckner 728
18 Kent Hrbek 724
19 Pedro Guerrero 722
20 Don Mattingly 717
21 Tony Armas 714
22 Darrell Evans 713
23 Cecil Cooper 706
24 Tim Wallach 675
25 Brian Downing 674
26 Gary Gaetti 673
T27 Keith Moreland 666
T27 Don Baylor 666
29 Larry Parrish 664
30 Carlton Fisk 660
31 George Bell 654
32 Lloyd Moseby 651
33 Tom Brunansky 639
34 Alan Trammell 637
35 Fred Lynn 628
36 Darryl Strawberry 625
T37 Lou Whitaker 619
T37 Buddy Bell 619
39 Carney Lansford 617
40 Frank White 612
41 Hubie Brooks 609
42 Chet Lemon 605
T43 Doug DeCinces 601
T43 Chili Davis 601
45 Kirk Gibson 599
46 Jose Cruz 597
47 Jeffrey Leonard 595
48 Jesse Barfield 583
49 Reggie Jackson 582
50 Von Hayes 573
51 Steve Garvey 572
52 Terry Kennedy 570
53 Dwayne Murphy 564
54 George Hendrick 562
55 Ted Simmons 558
56 Johnny Ray 551
57 Gary Ward 550
58 Ryne Sandberg 549
59 George Foster 548
60 Dave Kingman 547
61 Pete O'Brien 542
62 Kevin McReynolds 539
63 Rickey Henderson 535
64 Ben Oglivie 532
65 Joe Carter 531
T66 Leon Durham 530
T66 Alvin Davis 530
T68 Bob Horner 524
T68 Julio Franco 524
70 Wade Boggs 523
71 Ken Griffey Sr. 519
72 Ernie Whitt 512
73 Willie Upshaw 511
74 Kirby Puckett 506
75 Ron Cey 503
76 Mike Easler 502
77 Claudell Washington 499
78 Ray Knight 497
T79 Hal McRae 492
T79 Tom Herr 492
81 Tim Raines 490
82 Jody Davis 489
83 Gorman Thomas 487
84 Mike Marshall 484
85 Willie McGee 483
86 Andre Thornton 481
87 Bill Madlock 478
88 Ozzie Smith 477
T89 Paul Molitor 474
T89 Dave Henderson 474
91 Tony Pena 472
T92 Glenn Wilson 466
T92 Gary Matthews 466
94 Steve Balboni 461
T95 Larry Herndon 454
T95 Glenn Davis 454
97 Graig Nettles 449
98 Jason Thompson 448
99 Pat Tabler 446
100 Al Oliver 444
Which female tennis players were famous in the 1980's?
Martina Navratolova, Chris Evert, Tracy Austin, Pam Shriver
