On May 5, 1977, fans at Yankee Stadium throw dozens of newly created “Reggie” bars onto the field, halting play momentarily. Fans had been given free samples of the candy bars, which...
May 4, 1966 – Cleveland Indian SS Larry Brown and LF Leon Wagner are both hurt in a severe collision at Yankee Stadium. Brown suffers a fractured skull‚ cheekbone‚ and nose. Wagner...
On May 4, 1981, Ron Davis of the New York Yankees strikes out eight consecutive batters in a 4 – 2 victory over the California Angels at Anaheim Stadium. Davis, a hard-throwing...
[adrotate banner=”32″] NMay 4, 1925 At Yankee Stadium 25 year old rookie Lefty Grove records his first win pitching 4 innings in relief. The Philadelphia a’s were down 7-6 entering the 9th...
[adrotate banner=”38″] On May 3, 1951, Rookie Gil McDougald of the New York Yankees ties a major league record by driving in six runs in one inning. McDougald hits a grand slam...
On May 3, 1950 — New York Yankees pitcher Vic Raschi, troubled by the new rule that requires a one-second stop before delivery with men on base, balks four times in one...
Tuesday, May 3, 1938 at Yankee Stadium Lou Gehrig scores on an inside-the-park home run in the 1st inning against the St. Louis Browns as Yankee Myril Hoag (#9) watches the play...
On May 3, 1936, After being sidelined at the start of the season because of a foot injury, Joe DiMaggio makes his much anticipated major league debut. The 21 year-old rookie outfielder...
On May 3, 1904, future Hall of Fame pitcher Charles “Red” Ruffing is born in Granville, Illinois. Ruffing will win 273 games during a 22-year career with the Boston Red Sox ,...
On May 2, 1923, at Griffith Stadium, in front of 10,000 fans, Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators throws his 100th career shutout. Johnson will fire 110 career shutouts with the Senators....