In the 1934 All-Star Game, Carl Hubbell struck out five hall-fame-destined batters in a row. Pitching for the National League, in his own ball park, The Polo Grounds, The New York Giants ace got off to a shaky start by giving up a lead off single to Charlie Gehringer and a walk to Heinie Manush. So now with runners at first and second Hubbell got to face Babe Ruth who was … [Read more...] about Carl Hubbell Strikes Out Five Hall of Famers in a Row – July 10, 1934
Jack Nicklaus British Open Win Completes Career Slam – July 9, 1966
At the age of 26 Jack Nicklaus won the British Open, joining Gene Sarazen and Ben Hogan as only golfers who achieved a "Career Grand Slam". The four tournaments that comprise golf's grand slam are The Masters, The U.S. Open, The PGA, and The British Open (Some folks, especially the British, refer to it simply as "The Open".) Gary Player joined the elite circle of career Slam … [Read more...] about Jack Nicklaus British Open Win Completes Career Slam – July 9, 1966
AL wins All-Star Game on Ted Williams Home Run July 8, 1941
The American League won the 1941 All-Star on a Ted Williams home run in the bottom of the 9th inning. The game was played in Detroit at Briggs Stadium. Going into the bottom of the 8th inning the American League trailed 5-2 when Joe DiMaggio doubled off of Claude Passeau and scored on an his brother Dom's RBI single. Eddie Smith held the National League scoreless in the top … [Read more...] about AL wins All-Star Game on Ted Williams Home Run July 8, 1941
Minor League Team Has John Rocker Awareness Night – July 7, 2000
The Butte Copper Kings of the Pioneer League offered free admission to anyone belonging to a group insulted by Atlanta Braves reliever John Rocker in a December, 1999 Sports Illustrated interview. That night they had their best attendance of the season as 676 fans (presumably some not mentioned by Rocker in the interview, and thus having to pay in order to see the ballgame) … [Read more...] about Minor League Team Has John Rocker Awareness Night – July 7, 2000
First All-Star Game Babe Ruth Homers July 6, 1933
The First All-Star Game was played in 1933 at Comiskey Park, in Chicago. Never intended to be an annual event, its whole purpose was to lift attendance at the struggling Chicago Worlds Fair. While the "Century of Progress" World's Fair was in full swing, anevent occurred on this day that changed baseball history: the first All-Star game. A few months earlier, Chicago Mayor … [Read more...] about First All-Star Game Babe Ruth Homers July 6, 1933