On August 26, 1947 , At Ebbets Field 27 year-old right-hander Dan Bankhead becomes the first black pitcher in major league history. The former Negro leagues star makes his first appearance with...
On August 26, 1947 , At Ebbets Field 27 year-old right-hander Dan Bankhead becomes the first black pitcher in major league history. The former Negro leagues star makes his first appearance with...
Io On August 22, 1974, minor league outfielder Alfredo Edmead of Class-A Salem (Va.) is killed when he collides with a teammate during a game against Rocky Mount. An autopsy will show...
On August 21, 1963, Jerry Lynch of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits his 15th career pinch-hit home run – a major league record. Lynch’s latest blast gives the Pirates a 7-6 win over...
Roberto Clemente Position: Rightfielder Bats: Right • Throws: Right 5-11, 175lb (180cm, 79kg) Born: August 18, 1934 in Carolina, Puerto Rico pr Died: December 31, 1972 in San Juan, Puerto Rico Buried:...
August 17, 1957 – At Ebbets Field , the field was full of future Hall of Famers as Sandy Koufax will start vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates and Roberto Clemente . Don Drysdale...
On August 16, 1987, Montreal Expos star Tim Raines hits for the cycle in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates . Raines, who goes 5-for-5 in hitting a single, double, triple, and...
On August 14, 1971 , future Hall of Famer Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches the first no-hitter of his career. Gibson strikes out 10 batters and also drives in...
On August 14, 1960, Hall of Famer Fred Clarke dies at the age of 87. Clarke played 21 years in the major leagues and also managed for 19 seasons. In 1909, he...
On August 11, 1986 , At Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates tie a National League record by combining to use 17 pitchers in one game. T The Cubs parade...