On April 5, 1971 , At RFK Stadium, 45,000 fans watch the last Opening Day game to be played in Washington, DC until 2005. Dick Bosman pitches a six-hit shutout as the Washington Senators beat the Oakland Athletics , 8 – 0. After the season, owner Bob Short will move the Senators to Arlington, Texas,
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