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May 16th, 1969
On this day in 1969, Jim Bouton records his first victory as a knuckleball pitcher when the Pilots hold on to defeat Boston, 10-9, in an extra-inning contest played at Fenway Park. The 30 year-old right-hander throws three scoreless innings and gets the win ...
May 15th, 1956
On this day in 1956, Sal Maglie, obtained on waivers by Cleveland last season from the Giants, is shipped to the Dodgers for a hundred dollars after impressing Brooklyn in an exhibition game. The 'Barber' will post a 13-5 record along with a 2.89 ERA for the ...
May 14th, 1972
On this day in 1972, after twenty-one seasons with the Giants, 41 year-old Willie Mays makes a dramatic return to New York in his debut with the Mets when he hits a game-winning home run off Don Carrithers to defeat his former team, 5-4. The 'Say Hey Kid's' ...
May 13th, 1958
On this day in 1958, as a pinch-hitter, Stan Musial collects his 3000th hit in the sixth inning off Moe Drabowsky in the Cardinals' 5-3 victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field. 'The Man', the youngest player to reach the milestone, is the eighth major leaguer ...
May 12th, 2004
On this day in 2004, in one of the most remarkable at-bats in big league history, Alex Cora fouls off 14 consecutive pitches and then hits the 18th thrown to him by the Cubs’ Matt Clement over the right-field fence for a two-run home run which doubles LA's ...
May 11th, 1963
On this day in 1963, Sandy Koufax takes a perfect game into the eighth inning before walking Ed Bailey on a 3-and-2 pitch, but will finish the Dodger Stadium contest with the second of four career no-hitters. no-hits the Giants, 8-0. The Los Angeles southpaw ...
May 10th, 1910
On this day in 1910, Bill Purtell gets the dubious distinction of becoming the first player in major league history to strike out two times in the same frame. During the sixth inning of the White Sox' 10-3 victory over Washington, the Chicago third baseman ...
May 9th, 1967
On this day in 1967, wearing his familiar uniform #9 and playing for St. Louis, Roger Maris hits his first National League home run on the ninth day of the month in seat 9 of section 9. The right-fielder's sixth-inning round-tripper off Woodie Fryman contributes ...
May 8th, 1973
On this day in 1973, Cubs skipper Whitey Lockman is ejected in the 11th inning of a Jack Murphy Stadium contest and Ernie Banks takes his place for the last few innings of the Cubs' 3-2‚ 12-inning victory over the Padres. The coach technically becomes the ...
May 7th, 1941
On this day in 1941, Pirates' outfielder Lloyd Waner, known as Little Poison, is traded to the Braves for pitcher Nick Strincevich. Boston will trade the future Hall Fame outfielder to the Reds on June 12 for right-hander Johnny Hutchings.
May 6th, 1937
On this day in 1937, Dodgers and Giants fans attending afternoon ball games at both the Polo Grounds and Ebbets Field are thrilled to have the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the Hindenberg when it appears over New York, nearing the end of its maiden voyage ...
May 5th, 1925
On this day in 1925, at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis, Ty Cobb compiles 16 total bases by stroking three homers, two singles, and a double. The Georgia Peach's 6-for-6 performance helps the Tigers defeat the hometown Browns, 14-8.
May 4th, 1871
Bill Lennon becomes the first catcher to throw a runner out trying to steal second. The Fort Wayne Kekiongas backstop accomplishes the feat in the seventh inning of the very first major league game ever played.
May 3rd, 1941
In his first major league start, Cardinal rookie Henry Gornicki throws a one-hitter, beating Philadelphia at Shibe Park, 6-1. The 30-year-old right-hander, who will win only fifteen games in his career, gives up the lone hit to rookie outfielder Stanley Benjamin. ...
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April 7th, 1977
On this day in 1977, Al Wood became the first player to hit a pinch-hit home run on Opening Day. The home run played a major role in the Blue Jays 9-5 win over the White Sox, giving Toronto their first win in franchise history.
April 6th 1958
This day in 1958, Arnold Palmer wins first major golf tournament-the Masters.
April 5th 1984
On this day in 1984, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar breaks the great Wilt Chamberlain's all-time career scoring record of 31, 419 by two points. (31,421)
April 4th 1974
On this day in 1974, Hank Aaron ties Babe Ruth's home run record by hitting his 714th run.
April 3rd 1936
On this day in 1936, the shortest boxing bout with gloves lasts a mere 10 seconds. Joe Louis won through a knockout against Max Schmeling.
April 2nd 1931
On this day in 1931, a teenage girl strikes out both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in an exhibition game held in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
April 1st 1972
On this day in 1972, Major league Baseball Players stage their first collective strike.
March 31st, 1973
On this day in 1973, heavyweight Ken Norton defeats Muhammad Ali in a controversial 12-round split decision.
March 30th, 1990
On this day in 1990, the Golden Bear Jack Nicklaus made his debut in a "Seniors" golf tournament, playing in an age-group for the first time.
March 29th, 1985
On this day in 1985, Edmonton Oiler great Wayne Gretzky breaks own NHL season record with his 126th assist of the year.