June 13 in Boston Red Sox History: Bill Nicholson of the Chicago Cubs becomes the first major league player to hit a home run at Doubleday Field (1940)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On June 13 1940, In the inaugural Hall of Fame game, the Red Sox beat the Cubs at Doubleday Field, 10-9. Future Hall of Famer Ted Williams hits two home runs during the six-inning rain-shortened exhibition. Bill Nicholson of the Chicago Cubs becomes the first major league play

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