Joe DiMaggio saw his 56 game hitting streak come to an end on July 17, 1941. 78 years later, nobody, not even DiMaggio himself, has come close to equaling his mark. Before DiMaggio's streak, which started and ended during the 1941 season, Willie Keeler held the record. Keeler hit safely in the first 44 games of the 1897 season.He also hit safely in the last game of the 1896 … [Read more...] about DiMaggio 56 Game Steak Ends July 17, 1941
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Johnny Bench Tops Yogi 314 HRs July 15, 1980
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F89_7YlxjwQ Johnny Bench broke the record held by Yogi Berra for the most home runs by a catcher. He hit his 314th round-tripper on July 15, 1980. Bench was elected to the Hall of Fame after an illustrious career with the Cincinnati Reds. He was a key member of The Big Red Machine, the nickname given to Reds during the years in which they … [Read more...] about Johnny Bench Tops Yogi 314 HRs July 15, 1980
Babe Ruth Major League Debut – July 11, 1914
Babe Ruth pitched six strong and one not so strong inning in his major league debut against the Cleveland Indians on July 11, 1914. The Boston Globe Headline read: RUTH LEADS RED SOX TO VICTORY: PITCHER RUTH WARMLY WELCOMED BY FANS, BUT CLEVELAND FINDS HIM VERY COLD Southpaw Displays High Class In Game Against Cleveland. Still going by the name George Ruth, the young Red Sox … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth Major League Debut – July 11, 1914
Carl Hubbell Strikes Out Five Hall of Famers in a Row – July 10, 1934
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
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