THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/2

THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/2

1931 – 17-year-old girl pitcher Jackie Mitchell strikes out both Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth in an exhibition game. 1972 – New York Mets manager Gil Hodges dies of a heart attack. Hodges played in parts of 20 seasons as a major league and was an eight-time All-Star. A...

THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/2

THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/1

1938 – Joe Louis knocks out Harry Thomas in the fifth round to retain the world heavyweight title. 1969 – The Seattle Pilots trade minor league outfielder Lou Pinella to the Yankees. Pinella would go on to win Rookie of the Year after hitting .282 with 11 homers and...