Sports History on 6th of April

The journey to find the most substantial Major League Baseball players that wore the number 41 on their uniforms starts by looking at who the Baseball Hall of Fame has in their hallowed halls. Enshrined number ones of professional baseball are: Eddie Mathews Billy Williams Tom Seaver Jim ...

Born April 6, 1886, in Seguin, Texas, was "Smokey" Joe Williams, Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher. Smokey, also known as "Cyclone Joe" befuddled batters in the Negro Leagues , Mexico, and Caribbean League from 1905-32.  Williams entered professional baseball in 1905 with the San Antonio Black Bronchos. He went on to perform at a high level with the the Chicago Giants, Lincoln Giants, Brooklyn Royal Giants, and the Detroit Wolves. He famously threw a no-hitter in 1919 as a member of the New York Lincoln Giants.

Born April 6, 1908, in Oakland, California,  was Baseball Hall of Fame catcher Ernie Lombardi. Lombardi was an eight-time MLB All-Star, a World Series Champion in 1940, and the National League MVP in 1938. His career spanned from playing for the Cincinnati Reds, Boston Braves, and the New York Giants.

Born April 6, 1903, in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, was Baseball Hall of Fame catcher Mickey Cochrane. Cochrane played for the Philadelphia A's and Detroit Tigers and managed the Detroit Tigers 1934–38. Mickey was an MLB All-Star 1934and 35; won  World Series Titles 1929, 1930, and 1935; American League MVP in 1928 and 1934. 

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. 21 - 4 - 9 April 6, 1973 - The Pittsburgh Pirates officially retired Roberto Clemente's Number 21 posthumously after he passed...