Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore.
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May 2, 1876 - Second baseman for the Chicago White Stockings, Ross Barnes hit the first home run in National League history. In a way Barnes helped the formation of the NL. From 1871 to 1875 Barnes was the leader in many batting categories of the National Association. Just before the 1875 season ended however Barnes and four other Boston Red Stockings players jumped ship and committed to play for Chicago. As the story goes, Chicago owner William Hulbert made a move to form the National League just before the migration of these players occurred and causing the NA to disband.
May 2, 1909 - Honus Wagner stole second base, then third and even home plate in first inning against Cubs.
May 2, 1923 - Pitching sensation of the Washington Senators, Walter Johnson blanked the New York Yankees 3-0 as he tossed his 100th shutout.
May 2, 1939 - Number 4, New York Yankee, Lou Gehrig had his streak of 2,130 consecutive games played end, as the Yankees crushed the Detroit Tigers 22-2.
