Today in Sports History: 4/17

Today in Sports History: 4/17

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...

Today in Sports History: 4/17

Today in Sports History: 4/16

1929 – The New York Yankees become the first team in MLB history to have numbers on their uniforms. 1940 – Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians throws the first, and to date only, opening day no-hitter, shutting down the White Sox. 1949 – The Toronto Maple Leafs become...

Today in Sports History: 4/17

Today in Sports History: 4/14

1917 – White Sox pitcher Ed Cicotte throws a no-hitter against the St. Louis Browns. 1925 – A regular season baseball game is broadcast on the radio for the first time as WGN airs a Cubs win over the Pirates. 1931 – The Blackhawks fall in the deciding game five of the...