Baseball History on June 6 from Baseball Almanac
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 Unpacked - May 27
BleedCubbieBlue.com on SB nation sends word for May 27 that:
1904 - Dan McGann of the New York Giants collects five stolen bases in one game against the Brooklyn Superbas
1960 - Baltimore Orioles catcher Clint Courtney uses an oversized mitt in an effort to handle the pitches of knuckleballer Hoyt Wilhelm.
There is more info shared too about Ehren Wassermann, Jamey Carroll, David Dellucci dashes for home and beats Paul Konerko, Toby Hall, Grady Sizemore, Willson Contreras, Javier Baez, and more.
Baseball History on June 1 from Baseball Almanac
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
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
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
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.
This Day in Hockey History – June 3
The HookedonHockey.com site shares some great NHL historic events from June 3:
1955 – The Red Wings and Bruins made a monster nine-player trade, and most notably, the legendary Terry Sawchuck.
1998 – Dallas Stars, Jamie Langenbrunner scored the overtime winner just 46 seconds into the period…from center ice!
This Date in NBA History - May 26
The Sporting News remembers:
1987 - Larry Bird’s iconic steal in Game 5 of the Conference Finals vs. Detroit Pistons
Baseball History on June 15 from the Baseball Almanac
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.
Roberto Clemente
: Legacy - Beyond Baseball: The Life of Roberto Clemente