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This Day in Sports History
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1949 – Joe DiMaggio signs a new contract with the Yankees, making him the first player in MLB history to earn...
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This Day in Sports History
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1958 – Ted Williams signs a contract with the Boston Red Sox for $135,000 making him the highest paid player in...
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This Day in Sports History
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1919 – Charges against Cincinnati’s Hal Chase of throwing games and betting against his team are dismissed by National League president...
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This Day in Sports History
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1861 – The Philadelphia Athletics beat Charter Oak 36-27 in a baseball game played on frozen Litchfield Pond in Brooklyn, New...
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This Day in Sports History
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1876 – Albert Spalding starts a sporting goods company, manufacturing baseballs, tennis balls, basketballs and golf balls. 1924 – Switzerland wins...