Today in Sports History: 4/23

Today in Sports History: 4/23

1903 – The New York Highlanders, later known as the Yankees, win their first game as a major league team, defeating the Washington Senators 7-2. 1939 – Ted Williams hits his first career home run. 1950 – For the first time in MLB history a day game is completed under...

Today in Sports History: 4/23

Today in Sports History: 4/22

1876 – Boston defeats the Philadelphia Athletics by a 6-5 score in the first official National League game. 1914 – Babe Ruth appears in his first pro game as a pitcher, throwing a shutout while scattering six hits. 1915 – The Yankees uniforms feature pinstripes for...