All posts tagged "this day in sports history"

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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/29

  1892 – Charlie Reilly of the Philadelphia Phillies is the first pinch hitter in Major League Baseball history. 1901 – In...

  By Joe Henrich
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/28

  1923 – Wembley Stadium opens with a soccer match between the Bolton Sounders and West Ham United. 1930 – The first...

  By Joe Henrich
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/27

  1908 – The fourth modern Olympics open in London, England. 1926 – Future Hall of Famer Mel Ott makes his MLB...

  By Joe Henrich
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/26

  1905 – In a victory over the Pirates, Cubs outfield Jack McCarthy becomes the only outfielder in MLB history to throw...

  By Joe Henrich
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/25

  1876 – The Chicago Cubs play in their first game as a member of the National League, defeating Louisville 4-0. 1950...

  By Joe Henrich
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/24

  1901 – The Chicago White Stockings defeat the Cleveland Blues in the first ever game played in the American League. 1945...

  By Joe Henrich