March 24, 200620 yr Author March 24th 1933 Babe Ruth takes a $23,000 pay cut which is indicative of the depression era. 2001 During an exhibition game against the Giants, Diamondback hurler Randy Johnson's fastball hits and instantly kills a dove flying in front of home plate. Who remembers the baseball academy that the Royals ran? Who was the first graduate to make the majors?A very good, solid infielder and hit okay...Frank White. I enjoyed watching Patek and Cooke Rojas play, in the old days. I had the opportunity to watch them play in Flordia, at the Boardwalk and Baseball complex, in the late 70's.
March 25, 200620 yr A very good, solid infielder and hit okay...Frank White. I enjoyed watching Patek and Cooke Rojas play, in the old days. I had the opportunity to watch them play in Flordia, at the Boardwalk and Baseball complex, in the late 70's. While I'm not surprised that you knew it was Frank White, its still impressive.
March 27, 200620 yr Author March 27th 1989 Sports Illustrated exposes the Pete Rose gambling activities. The article alleges 'Charlie Hustle' bet from the Riverfront dugout using hand gestures with an associate. While I'm not surprised that you knew it was Frank White, its still impressive. Thanks
March 27, 200620 yr March 27th 1989 Sports Illustrated exposes the Pete Rose gambling activities. The article alleges 'Charlie Hustle' bet from the Riverfront dugout using hand gestures with an associate. Pete tied Cobb's record in what city and what unusual play occurred in that game?
March 27, 200620 yr It seems like he tied it in Chicago and broke it in Riverfront against the Padres. I'll guess somebody stole home??
March 27, 200620 yr It seems like he tied it in Chicago and broke it in Riverfront against the Padres. I'll guess somebody stole home?? Correct on the first two but not the last.
March 28, 200620 yr Author March 28th 2003 The commissioner's office announces teams will pay tribute to the U.S. Armed forces during the seventh-inning stretch of all home openers by having `God Bless America' performed. Although the song been part of all games since the September 11th terrorist attacks, it will only be heard in major league ballparks at the homer openers, Sunday and holidays games.
March 29, 200620 yr Author March 29th 1933 Kiki Cuyler breaks his leg and will miss nearly three months of the season. The Cubs' outfielder also missed half of last season when he broke his other leg. 1944 During Pacific Coast League exhibition game, Oakland lends Los Angeles players after five teammates suffer an assortment of injuries in a car accident. LA beats Oakland, 6-2.
March 30, 200620 yr Author March 30th 1992 The White Sox trade Sammy Sosa and pitcher Ken Patterson to the cross-town rival Cubs for slugger George Bell.
March 31, 200620 yr Author March 31st 1996 For the first time in history, the major league season opens in March with Mariners beating the White Sox in 12 innings, 3-2.
April 3, 200620 yr Author April 3rd 1989 In his first major league at bat, Ken Griffey Jr. doubles off of A's Dave Stewart. 2003 At 27 years, 249 days of age, Alex Rodriguez becomes the youngest player in major league history to hit 300 home runs. The Ranger shortstop's fifth inning three-run blast surpasses Hall of Famer Jimmie Foxx's mark who had accomplished the feat at 27 years, 328 days of age.
April 4, 200620 yr Author April 4th 1948 Phillie manager Connie Mack, who is 84-years-old, challenges Clark Griffith, the 78-year-old owner of the Senators, to a foot race from home plate to first base. The contest ends in a photo finish tie. 1974 In front a crowd of 52,000 at Riverfront Stadium on Opening Day in Cincinnati, Hank Aaron ties Babe Ruth's all-time home run record of 714 by hitting a first-inning two-run homer off Jack Billingham. The Atlanta front office had considered keeping 'Hammerin' Hank' on the bench during road games so the slugger could try to equal the mark in front of the hometown fans, but commissioner Bowie Kuhn ordered the Braves to put outfielder into the lineup for at least two of the three games.
April 4, 200620 yr April 4th 1974 In front a crowd of 52,000 at Riverfront Stadium on Opening Day in Cincinnati, Hank Aaron ties Babe Ruth's all-time home run record of 714 by hitting a first-inning two-run homer off Jack Billingham. The Atlanta front office had considered keeping 'Hammerin' Hank' on the bench during road games so the slugger could try to equal the mark in front of the hometown fans, but commissioner Bowie Kuhn ordered the Braves to put outfielder into the lineup for at least two of the three games. I will assume, Strike3, that you remember what inning this occurred. ??? Who was on deck? 5 players in that game went on to become MLB managers. Name them.
April 4, 200620 yr Author I will assume, Strike3, that you remember what inning this occurred. ??? Who was on deck? 5 players in that game went on to become MLB managers. Name them. Yes I do and I'll do you one better, the count was 3-1. For those who want to guess the inning, it was Aaron's 2nd time at bat. My names for the managers Davey Johnson Tony Perez Pete Rose Ray Knight Dusty Baker
April 4, 200620 yr Yes I do and I'll do you one better, the count was 3-1. For those who want to guess the inning, it was Aaron's 2nd time at bat. My names for the managers Davey Johnson Tony Perez Pete Rose Ray Knight Dusty Baker Correct on Johnson, Baker, Perez, and Rose. The 5th was Johnny Oates.
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