On April 17, 1953, Mickey Mantle hits what is believed to be the longest home run in the history of Washington’s Griffith Stadium. The New York Yankees’ slugger blasts a mammoth 565-foot...
On April 17, 1951, future Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle makes his major league debut for the New York Yankees. Mantle picks up one hit in two official at-bats, as the Yankees...
[adrotate banner=”32″] On April 17, 1934, Casey Stengel makes his managerial debut as the Brooklyn Dodgers take on the Boston Braves at Ebbets Field . Stengel, who will gain far more fame...
April 16 1921 Philadelphia Athletics vs New York Yankees Welcome to today’s ballgame here at Polo Grounds, right in the heart of beautiful New York on this fine Saturday on April 16,...
On April 16, 1961 — Beginning his historic chase of Babe Ruth’s 60 home run season-record, Roger Maris connects for his first homer in the twelfth game of the season for the...
On April 16, 1929, the New York Yankees become the first team to permanently feature numbers on the backs of their uniforms. The numbers correspond to each player’s position in the batting...
On April 15, 1976, the New York Yankees defeat the Minnesota Twins , 11-4, in the first game at the newly renovated Yankee Stadium. Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle , Whitey Ford, and...
April 14 1921 Philadelphia Athletics vs New York Yankees Welcome to today’s ballgame here at Polo Grounds, right in the heart of beautiful New York on this fine Thursday on April 14,...
On April 14, 1955 — Elston Howard, who will be named the American League’s MVP in 1963, becomes the first black to play for the New York Yankees . The 26-year-old catcher/outfielder...
April 13 1921 Philadelphia Athletics vs New York Yankees Welcome to today’s ballgame here at Polo Grounds, right in the heart of beautiful New York on this fine Wednesday on April 13,...