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Black Sox Scandal
8 players from the Chicago White Sox were banned from baseball for life after attempting to fx the World Series against the Cincincatti Reds.This case was one of the first against the fixing of games. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1157233-200-events-that-defined-shaped-and-changed-major-league-baseball/page/19 -
Lou Gehrig's Speech
Gehrig was the first to have his number retired. He was awarded with gifts and plaques on Lou Gehrig Appreciation day. He gave his famous speech that was emotional but forever memorable. He then died from the disease that bares his name two years later. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1157233-200-events-that-defined-shaped-and-changed-major-league-baseball/page/7 -
Black Ball Player
Jackie Robinson debuts for the Dodgers breaking the color barrier of the sport. 26,623 fans showed up to Ebbets Field, an estimated 14,000 were black fans. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1157233-200-events-that-defined-shaped-and-changed-major-league-baseball/page/2 -
Ruth's Final Apperance at the Yankee Stadium
Babe stood on the field for the last time at the Yankee's 15 year anniversary celebration. 2 months later he died in the hosptial. MLB lost a great legend. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1157233-200-events-that-defined-shaped-and-changed-major-league-baseball/page/21 -
Mazeroski's Winning Home Run
On the 7th game of the World Series Mazeroski's home run wins the championship at Forbes Field. This still remains as the only walk-off home run in game 7. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1157233-200-events-that-defined-shaped-and-changed-major-league-baseball/page/6 -
Roger Maris Beats Babe
After an epic battle between Maris and Mickey Mantle to beat Babe Ruth's record of 60 home runs, Maris wins with 61. Ruth's record stood for 34 years before this. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1157233-200-events-that-defined-shaped-and-changed-major-league-baseball/page/10 -
Roberto Clemente Killed
Clemente boarded a plane on New Years Eve that crashed two minutes after take off into the ocean. Thisaffected the MLB because they lost a great player. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1157233-200-events-that-defined-shaped-and-changed-major-league-baseball/page/24 -
First All-Star Game
Arch Ward had the idea of an All-Star game to coincide the 1933 World's Fair. Although this was intended for a one time thing, the idea was popular and thus started the all star games. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1157233-200-events-that-defined-shaped-and-changed-major-league-baseball/page/20 -
Pete Rose banned
After allegations made that Pete Rose was gambling against baseball, he accepted a voluntary banishment from the sport. Pete Rose was manager of the reds and was accused of betting against them. This was said to be the biggest scandal since the Black Sox. Rose eventually confessed in his book 15 years later. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1157233-200-events-that-defined-shaped-and-changed-major-league-baseball/page/30 -
Steroids in Baseball by SI
Sports Illustrated did a story of the use of steroids in the MLB. They upheld their information by claims for significant sources. This started the suspecion and interest of drugs in baseball. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1157233-200-events-that-defined-shaped-and-changed-major-league-baseball/page/10
