April 12 in San Francisco Giants History: New York Giants debut new purple plaid uniforms (1916)

On April 12, 1916 — The Giants start the season on the road with a 5-4 loss to Philadelphia at the Baker Bowl. The game marks the debut of New York’s new purple plaid uniforms, fortunately, a trend that will last only a year. Pete Alexander starts for the Phillies and goes the distance. He will go o

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