1876 – Boston defeats the Philadelphia Athletics by a 6-5 score in the first official National League game. 1914 – Babe Ruth appears in his first pro game as a pitcher, throwing a shutout while scattering six hits. 1915 – The Yankees uniforms feature pinstripes for...
1887 – The world’s first motor race is held in France. George Bouton wins the race, driving a steam-powered quadricylce. 1912 – Fenway Park opens with the Red Sox defeating the New York Highlanders 7-6 in 11 innings. 1912 – Tiger Stadium in Detroit opens as the Tigers...
1897 – The first Boston Marathon is won by John J. McDermott with a time of 2:55:10. It is the world’s oldest annual marathon. 1900 – The Phillies beat the Braves 19-17 in 10 innings in the highest scoring opening day game in MLB history. 1928 – For the first time...
1945 – Pete Gray, who only has one arm, plays outfield for the St. Louis Browns. He goes 1-4 at the plate. 1959 – The Montreal Canadiens win their fourth consecutive Stanley Cup with a 5-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. 1962 – The Boston Celtics win their fourth...
1947 – Jackie Robinson picks up his first career hit, reaching safely on a bunt. 1951 – Mickey Mantle goes one for four in his first career major league game. 1976 – Mike Schmidt of the Phillies hits four consecutive home runs as the Phillies come back from a 13-2...
