April 15 in St. Louis Cardinals History: Hank Aaron collects his first hit (1954)

On April 15, 1954, at County Stadium in Milwaukee, 39,963 fans were on hand to see Hank Aaron collect the first hits of his major league career, Aaron Doubled in the first inning off a long time vet and former Yankee Vic Raschi. Rasch would last just an inning and two thirds on this day. The Milwauk

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