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Last Updated: April 30th, 2024 by Jake Cain1881: First Grand Slam In National League On September 10, 1881, Roger Connor made history with his bat in a gripping bottom of the ninth. His team, the Troy Trojans, were trailing the Worcester Ruby Legs 7-4 with the bases jammed and two outs. Facing pitcher Lee Richmond, Connor belted out a mighty swing that accomplished the unimaginable—it became the National League’s first ever grand slam, flipping the …

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Last Updated: April 30th, 2024 by Jake Cain1880: The Polo Grounds Leased In 1880, the Metropolitan Baseball Club of New York struck a deal to lease the land known as the Polo Grounds. They transformed this space, once reserved for polo, into a landmark baseball park. This move would go down in history as the start of the Polo Grounds’ storied tenure in professional sports. It quickly became a hallowed ground for baseball fans and …

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Last Updated: April 30th, 2024 by Jake Cain1889: Controversial Game In Brooklyn On September 7, 1889, the St. Louis Browns faced the Bridegrooms in a game that took an unexpected turn. The match was tense, with debates over the fading light leading to a major decision. Concerns for player safety amid the dim conditions prompted the Browns to call it quits, resulting in a controversial forfeiture. The incident left fans and players alike talking about …

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Last Updated: April 30th, 2024 by Jake Cain1888: Night Game Experiment by Indianapolis Hoosiers On the evening of September 6, 1888, the Indianapolis Hoosiers decided to push the envelope by testing out baseball under the lights. They lit up the field with natural gas, an innovative idea at the time for America’s pastime. Unfortunately, it turned out that the gaslights weren’t up to snuff, making it tough for players to see the ball and for …

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Last Updated: April 30th, 2024 by Jake Cain1908: Nap Rucker’s No-Hitter On September 5, 1908, at Washington Park, Nap Rucker of the Brooklyn Superbas, now known as the Dodgers, threw a gem of a game against the Boston Braves. He racked up an impressive 14 strikeouts and managed the game without issuing a single walk, a true display of pitching dominance. The Superbas’ defense had a few hiccups, committing three errors, but that didn’t stop …

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Last Updated: April 30th, 2024 by Jake Cain1901: Joe McGinnity’s Doubleheader Feat On September 3, 1901, the baseball world witnessed Joe McGinnity, pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles, execute an unthinkable display of stamina. In a remarkable doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers, McGinnity not only started but also completed both games. This ironman performance underscored his nickname, “Iron Man,” a testament to his durability. To baseball fans, McGinnity’s back-to-back complete games remain a legendary example of …

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Last Updated: April 30th, 2024 by Jake Cain1880: First Night Baseball Game On September 2, 1880, baseball history was made in Massachusetts with the very first baseball game played under electric lights. Employees from R. H. White and Company and Jordan Marsh and Company took to the field for a nine-inning nighttime showdown. The electric lighting provided a bright and enjoyable atmosphere for the historic game. This early adaptation of night baseball set the stage …

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Last Updated: April 29th, 2024 by Jake Cain1906: Sam Thompson Returns from Retirement At 46, Sam Thompson made a remarkable comeback, stepping back onto the field after an eight-year hiatus. The Detroit Tigers, hindered by injuries, called Thompson up to the plate, and he didn’t disappoint—driving in two runs and contributing to a solid 5-1 victory over the Browns. In the short stretch of eight games that season, Thompson swung for a .226 average, an …

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