Historical clue formulations

• Calls it quits — 2019-07-07
• Hits the hay — 2009-07-27
• Turns in — 2007-06-15
• Turns in — 2006-03-09
• Stops using — 2002-03-02
• Calls it a career — 1997-04-25
• Turns in — 1996-11-30
• Puts out, as a batter — 1995-07-09
• Hits the hay — 1994-10-23