April 18, 1938 The Red Sox open the 1938 season at Fenway Park vs the New York Yankees . The defending world champions started their ace Red Ruffing against Rookie Jim Bagby....
On April 17, 1976 — At Yankee owner’s George Steinbrenner’s insistence, Thurman Munson is named the team captain. The reluctant backstop is the first player to assume the role since the Bronx...
On April 17, 1951 — For the first time, in a career that will span more than half of a century, public address announcer Bob Sheppard announces the Yankees’ lineup. The ‘Voice...
April 17 1921 Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees Welcome to today’s ballgame here at Polo Grounds, right in the heart of beautiful New York on this fine Sunday on April...
On April 17, 1956, Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees hits a pair of tape measure home runs against Camilo Pascual at Griffith Stadium. Both long balls are estimated at over...
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...