1882 – Baseball’s first doubleheader is played between Providence and Rochester.  1908 – Cubs pitcher Ed Reulach becomes the only pitcher in MLB history to throw a shutout in both games of a doubleheader. 1926 – The NHL grants franchises to Chicago and Detroit. 1934 –...

1919 – Babe Ruth, then with the Red Sox, sets the MLB single season home run record by hitting his 28th homer of the season. 1920 – Babe Ruth becomes the first player in MLB history to hit 50 homers in a season. 1922 – St. Louis Cardinal, Rogers Hornsby, sets the...

1845 – The Knickerbocker Base Ball Club of New York is formed, making it the first baseball team in history. 1908 – Fred Merkle of the Giants fails to touch second base in the ninth inning of a tie game against the Cubs, causing the third out and disallowing the...

1911 – Cy Young picks up career victory #511. It is the final win in his career. 1959 – The White Sox clinch the American League pennant. 1967 – It was close, but quarterback Jerry Perkins and the Wirt Troopers won their 17th straight game – a 7-6 nailbiter at Bulldog...

1902 – White Sox pitcher Jimmy Callahan throws a no-hitter against the Tigers. 1908 – White Sox pitcher Frank Smith throws his second no-hitter, this time against Philadelphia. 1919 – Babe Ruth ties Ned Williamson’s single-season record of 27 home runs. 1924 – Cubs...

1901 – 11 MLB games are canceled due to the funeral of President William McKinley. 1947 – Jackie Robinson is named Rookie of the Year. 1955 – Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks sets an MLB record by hitting his fifth grand slam of the year. 1958 – Bernie Krueger and the Wildcats of...