April 17 in Dodgers History: Three future Hall of Famers make their major league debuts on April 17 – Don Drysdale, Frank Robinson and Luis Aparicio (1956)

On April 17, 1956, three future Hall of Famers make their major league debuts. Luis Aparicio of the Chicago White Sox , Don Drysdale of the Brooklyn Dodgers and Frank Robinson of the Cincinnati Reds play the first games of their brilliant careers. The 19 year old Drysdale pitches 1 inning of scorele

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