June 3 in Chicago White Sox History: Rick Monday. Kansas City’s 21-year-old rookie standout, was struck in the face by a pitch in the first inning (1967)

June 3, 1967, Rick Monday. Kansas City’s 21-year-old rookie standout, was struck in the face by a pitch in the first inning by Gary Peters of the White Sox and was carried off the field bleeding from inside the mouth. X-rays revealed no fractures, and he is expected to be ready to return to action i

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