1908 – The fourth modern Olympics opened in London, England. 1926 – Future Hall of Famer Mel Ott makes his MLB debut for the Giants at just 17 years old. 1947 – “Babe Ruth Day” is celebrated at Yankee Stadium. 1956 – Heavyweight boxing champ Rocky Marciano announces...
1905 – In a victory over the Pirates, Cubs outfield Jack McCarthy becomes the only outfielder in MLB history to throw out three runners at the plate, with each of the runners being the second out in a double play, in a single game. 1912 – Hugh Bradley of the Red Sox...
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...
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...
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...
1904 – Ty Cobb makes his pro baseball debut, playing for Augusta in the South Atlantic League. 1967 – After 737 home games, the Dodgers have their first rain out in Los Angeles. 1980 – Rosie Ruiz wins the Boston Marathon, finishing in a time of two hours, 31 minutes,...
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...
