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History of Baseball
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First MLB All Star Game
An All Star game was coincided with a World's Fair, expecting to be a one time thing, but was so popular, it became an annual event. -
Joe DiMaggio
On this day, Joe DiMaggio hits 56 games in a row. His record has never been broken and may never be. -
Enos Slaughter's Mad Dash
The mad dash in 1946 world series was a key moment in the Curse of the Bambino. -
Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson is the first African-American in Major League baseball, debuting for the Dodgers. -
The Shot Heard 'Round the World
An intense competition between three different teams. -
Lowered Pitcher's Mound
The height of the mound definitely affects the play, so when it was seen as unfair to have it at 15 inches, MLB changed the height to 10 inches. -
Roberto Clemente's 3000th Hit
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MLB Goes on Strike
The baseball strike was one of the worst work-stoppages in sports history and caused the cancellation of 1000 games. -
Interleague Play is Introduced
Interleague Play is the practice of regular season Major League Baseball games played between teams in different leagues. -
"Steroids in Baseball"
Sports Illustrated writes a story about steroid use in baseball, causing the issue to be better addressed and recognized.
