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Baseball History of the Day

Baseball is steeped in rich history, filled with iconic moments, legendary players, and fascinating stories. This series delves into the past, revisiting significant events that unfolded on this very date throughout baseball history.

The days of baseball history are covered as we scan the books, the web, and media publications to find people, teams, and events pertaining to the date. It is never a bad thing to think about some hardball history each and every day. We can help you find it. Get ready to embark on a journey through time, one day at a time!


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This Day In Baseball June 18 - Hidden Ball Trick

On June 18, 1919 At Fenway Park with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, Red Sox catcher Wally Schang is the victim of third baseman Jimmy Austin’s hidden ball trick. The play ends the game with the Browns beating Boston, 3-2. — thisdayinbaseball.com

This Day in Baseball the website brings some great items each day. For June 18 here is a fascinating one:
1919 - St. Louis Browns third baseman, Jimmy Austin used the old hidden ball trick with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, on Red Sox catcher Wally Schang to end the game.

This Day In Baseball May 29

ThisDayinBaseball.com takes a wide sweep of May 29 baseball history an among the items in their net are pieces of history such as:
1880 - Boston with George Wright in its lineup‚ upsets a tough Chicago squad.
1905 - Possibly the 1st spitball is thrown by a player named Elmer Stricklett
1916 - Christy Mathewson pitches the New York Giants to their 17th consecutive road victory.


1928 - Bill Terry hits for the cycle to lead the Giants to a 12 – 5 win over Brooklyn.

1941 - Ted Williams is 3 for 5 and scores a pair in the Red Sox’s 6 – 4 win over the A’s. Ted will score 2 or more runs for the next 7 games, giving him 8 in a row.

1942 - New York’s Lefty Gomez‚ self-described as the worst-hitting pitcher in baseball‚ bangs out 4 hits in pitching a four-hit‚ 16 – 1 victory over Washington. They are his last major league hits. Buddy Hassett adds 4 hits as well.

1951 -Indians hurler Bob Lemon one-hits the Tigers, 2 – 1.

1955 - Larry Doby of the Indians hits the first major league homer.

Baseball History on June 11 from Baseball Almanac

Baseball history on June 11, including every baseball player who was born on June 11, died on June 11, made their debut on June 11, and ended their big league career on June 11, by Baseball Almanac. — www.baseball-almanac.com

The Baseball Almanac website carries a plethora of June 11 events like:
1974 - Mel Stottlemyre makes his 272nd consecutive start, with no relief appearances.
1985 - Von Hayes becomes the first major-league player ever to hit two home runs in the first inning.
1990 - Ageless Nolan Ryan pitches his unprecedented sixth career no-hitter, striking out 14 batters.
1995 - Montreal's Rondell White has six hits, scores five runs, and hits for the cycle in a 13-inning 10-8 win over the Giants.

Baseball History on May 31 from the Baseball Almanac

Baseball history on May 31, including every baseball player who was born on May 31, died on May 31, made their debut on May 31, and ended their big league career on May 31, by Baseball Almanac. — www.baseball-almanac.com

The BaseballAlmanac.com shares some May 31 gems of the diamond such as:
1948 - A lefthander for Schenectady (Canadian-American League) named Tom Lasorda strikes out 25 in a 15-inning game against Amsterdam.
1964 - After Juan Marichal's 5-3, first-game win, San Francisco holds a 6-1 lead in the nightcap until New York rallies for five runs to tie it in the seventh.
These and more including a piece about Hank Aaron, Harmon Killebrew, Robin Yount and more

Baseball History on June 6 from Baseball Almanac

Baseball history on June 6, including every baseball player who was born on June 6, died on June 6, made their debut on June 6, and ended their big league career on June 6, by Baseball Almanac. — www.baseball-almanac.com

The Baseball Almanac website carries a plethora of June 6 events like:
1941- Pittsburgh pitcher Rip Sewell sets an N.L. record by totaling 11 assists. 1944 - All major-league games are canceled as the country's focus is turned toward Europe while allied forces invade occupied France.
1992 - Eddie Murray of the Mets becomes the all-time leader in RBI by a switch-hitter. He passes Mickey Mantle with his 1,510th RBI.

Baseball History on June 1 from Baseball Almanac

Baseball history on June 1, including every baseball player who was born on June 1, died on June 1, made their debut on June 1, and ended their big league career on June 1, by Baseball Almanac. — www.baseball-almanac.com

The BaseballAlmanac.com site brings us a bunch of items including:
1917 - Hank Gowdy is the first major-league player to enlist during World War I when he signs up in the Ohio National Guard.
1941 - Mel Ott's two-run homer, the 400th of his career provide win for NY Giants.
1943 - Rip Sewell of the Pirates throws his dew-drop ball in a game, lobbing his way to a 20 win season.
These an more await.

Baseball History on June 16 from the Baseball Almanac

Baseball history on June 16, including every baseball player who was born on June 16, died on June 16, made their debut on June 16, and ended their big league career on June 16, by Baseball Almanac. — www.baseball-almanac.com

The Baseball Almanac website carries a plethora of June 16 events like:
1938 - Jimmie Foxx is walked a record six consecutive times by Browns pitchers as the Red Sox win 12-8.
1945 - Dave Ferriss loses to the Yankees 3-2 after starting his career with eight victories; four of them shutouts ó for the Red Sox.

Baseball History June 19

1846: First Organized Baseball Game On this date 173 years ago, the first organized baseball game was played. The New York Knickerbockers played against the New York Nine in a public game that used Cartwright’s rules. The Nine defeated the Knickerbockers by a score of 23-1 at Elysian Fields in Hoboken, New Jersey. 1941-42: Joe — thegamehaus.com

The Gamehaues.com shares the June 19 baseball history of:
1846 - The first orgnaized baseball game being played between the New York Knickerbockers and the New York Nine.

Baseball History Unpacked - June 1

A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids gathered from allegedly reputable sources. Happy birthday, Randy Hundley, Carlos Zambrano. — www.bleedcubbieblue.com

BleedCubbieBlue.com of SB Nation provides some grear June 1 baseball history with gems like:
1925 - Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees pinch-hits for Pee Wee Wanninger, beginning his streak of playing in 2,130 consecutive games.
1975 - The California Angels’ Nolan Ryan’s 100th career victory.
2012 - Johan Santana throws the first no-hitter in the 50-year history of the New York Mets.
There is so much more unpacked here as well for June 1.

Baseball History on June 15 from the Baseball Almanac

Baseball history on June 15, including every baseball player who was born on June 15, died on June 15, made their debut on June 15, and ended their big league career on June 15, by Baseball Almanac. — www.baseball-almanac.com

The Baseball Almanac website carries a plethora of June 15 events like:
1928 - Ty Cobb, 41 years old, steals home for the 54th and final time.
1931 - Cut-down day for major league rosters brings the retirement of Eddie Collins and Harry Heilmann.
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In this edition of the Sports Break, we cover the top events in sports history along with the players and athletes that were a part of them on November 22. As a bonus, we place the jersey number worn at the time with the athlete as well.

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November 21

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In this edition of the Sports Break, we cover the top events in sports history along with the players and athletes that were a part of them on November 21. As a bonus, we place the jersey number worn at the time with the athlete as well.

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The NBA Legend of Earl the Pearl

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Vernon Earl "Earl 'The Pearl' Monroe" was an American professional basketball player who played 13 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Baltimore Bullets and the New York Knicks. He was a six-time NBA All-Star and a two-time All-NBA selection. Monroe wa...

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Kentucky Colonels and San Antonio Spurs HOF Point Guard

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Born: November 20, 1944 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Weight: 175 lb (80 kg) Position: Guard Teams: Kentucky Colonels (ABA) (1967–1976) San Antonio Spurs (NBA) (1976–1979) Career highlights: ABA All-Star (1968–1976...

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The Greatest Players that Played for the Nets

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The Brooklyn Nets franchise has a long and storied history, dating back to its founding 1967 as the New Jersey Americans. Over the years, the team has had multiple great players, including some of the biggest names in NBA history. In this article, we will look at the best Brooklyn Nets players of a...

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November 20

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In this edition of the Sports Break, we cover the top events in sports history along with the players and athletes that were a part of them on November 20. As a bonus, we place the jersey number worn at the time with the athlete as well.

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