1876 – The Chicago Cubs play in their first game as a member of the National League, defeating Louisville 4-0. 1950 – Chuck Cooper, selected by the Boston Celtics, becomes the first African-American player drafted into the NBA. 1964 – The Toronto Maple Leafs win their...
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1901 – The Chicago White Stockings defeat the Cleveland Blues in the first ever game played in the American League. 1945 – “Happy” Chandler is named the second commissioner in MLB history. 1957 – Cubs pitchers combine to walk an MLB record nine batters in one inning...
1903 – The New York Highlanders, later known as the Yankees, win their first game as a major league team, defeating the Washington Senators 7-2. 1939 – Ted Williams hits his first career home run. 1950 – For the first time in MLB history a day game is completed under...
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1885 – Boxing has its first Heavyweight Title fight in a bout between John L. Sullivan and...
