August 30th in sports history holds significance for the milestones achieved on and off the field on this day. A MLB legend earned his 330th win that placed his name into the top 10 of all-time. In addition, an NFL veteran signed an extension with the Raiders making him the highest paid center in the NFL. The events that occurred today influence teams and display how they attempt to achieve success for their franchises.

Maddux's 330th Win

On this day in 2006 Greg Maddux wins his 330th career game
— Memorabilia Center (@MemCenter) August 30, 2016

YEAR: 2006

SIGNIFICANCE: Greg Maddux earned his 330th career W, moving to 10th all-time

On this day in 2006, Greg Maddux won his 330^th game, surpassing Steve Carlton for the 10^th most all-time. Maddux, at the time a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, was 40 years old and on his 20^th Major League season. “The Professor” earned his milestone win in a start against the Cincinnati Reds, going seven innings and allowing just two runs on eight hits. Maddux would go on to play two more seasons and would finish his career with 355 wins, good for eighth on the all-time Wins list. He is also one of only nine pitchers ever with at least 350 career wins. Maddux won four Cy Young awards during his illustrious career, including multiple ERA titles, and a whopping 18 Gold Glove awards, the most ever by any player in history. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014.

Hudson Strikes Gold

.@Raiders signing C Rodney Hudson to three-year, $33.75M extension making him NFL's highest-paid center. (via @TomPelissero) pic.twitter.com/7XrlGCUw9K
— NFL (@NFL) August 30, 2019

YEAR: 2019

SIGNIFICANCE: The Raiders extended Rodney Hudson on a 3y/$33.8M deal, making him the highest-paid C in the NFL

When it comes to the game of football, the spotlight typically goes to players at the QB, RB, WR, or even TE position. It is rare however, to see a team perform at the highest level in the NFL without a strong protection for the offense. As a result, the most talented athletes playing OL positions are some of the most valuable players to have. This is shown through the transaction that occurred exactly one year ago today, when C Rodney Hudson signed a three-year extension with the Raiders. Earning $11.3M a year, he became the highest-paid Center in the NFL as he continued to provide QB Derek Carr with the best protection up the middle in the NFL.

1,000 Career Appearances

In 1988, Kent Tekulve appears in his 1,000th career game. To mark this important milestone, he then treats himself to a meal consisting of four calories. pic.twitter.com/MR5Xq4UE82
— Super 70s Sports (@Super70sSports) December 3, 2019

YEAR: 1988

SIGNIFICANCE: RP Kent Tekulve became the 2nd pitcher to ever make 1,000 career pitching appearances

Exactly 32 years ago, reliever Kent Tekulve became the second pitcher ever to appear in 1,000 Major League games. He joined Hoyt Wilhem as the only two pitchers to reach the aforementioned mark. Tekulve also became the first ever pitcher to have at least 1,000 games under his belt without having made a single start. Currently, there are 16 pitchers with at least 1,000 game appearances, and Tekulve, the sidearm reliever, stands ninth all-time with 1,070 games. Tekulve is also one of just three pitchers ever with no less than 1,000 appearances and no starts. The other two are John Franco and Trevor Hoffman. “Teke” last appeared in a game in 1989, and finished his career with a 2.85 ERA in 1,436.2 IP.

Consecutive Shutouts by Doyle

Joe Doyle of the 1906 New York Highlanders (#Yankees) was the first pitcher in history to throw two shutouts in his first two Major League starts. He finished the season with a 2-2 record. #MLB pic.twitter.com/BG9YH9Ps7r
— Retro Baseball (@retro_baseball) January 7, 2020

YEAR: 1906

SIGNIFICANCE: Joe Doyle became the 1st pitcher in AL history to debut with back-to-back shutouts

New York Highlanders (Yankees) SP Joe Doyle began his career in grand style. “Slow Joe” Doyle kicked off what would become a five-year career with consecutive complete game shutouts, the third time it had been accomplished in the Major Leagues at the time. Since Doyle accomplished consecutive shutouts in his first two career outings 114 years ago, it has been accomplished 11 times. In those two historic games, Doyle allowed just eight hits, punched-out 12, and walked two in the 18 innings of work.

Ruth Ejected Again

August 30,1922: After hitting # 28 in the 1st, Babe Ruth argues over a called strike on his next at bat, and is thrown out of the game
— Babe Ruth Birthplace (@BabeRuthMuseum) August 30, 2011

YEAR: 1922

SIGNIFICANCE: Babe Ruth was ejected for the 5th time of the season and subsequently suspended

Babe Ruth was no stranger to throwing temper tantrums on the field, like the time he once punched an umpire four pitches into a game. Ruth’s late night drinking and partying have been reported very well throughout history, which certainly took effect into his attitude on the field. On this day almost a century ago, the immortal Sultan of Swat got ejected for arguing balls and strikes. After getting thrown out, Ruth got suspended for the fifth time that season, and was out of play for the next three days. That year (1922), Ruth played in only 110 games. But in those games, he mashed 35 HR and hit .315/.434/.1.106 in another legendary season for the all-time GOAT.