Tommy Bridges of the Portland Beavers at 40 years old pitches a No Hit against the Champion San Francisco Seals.

Tommy Bridges of the Portland Beavers at 40 years old pitches a No Hit against the Champion San Francisco Seals.

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April 30,1947 Tommy Bridges of the Portland Beavers at 40 years old pitches a No-Hit against the Champion San Francisco Seals. Game ticket & learn more about the players, teams, stadiums and dates in history   @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories about the game, players, ballparks and the people that


Amos Otis

Amos Otis Stats & Facts

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  Amos Otis Position: CenterfielderBats: Right  ‱  Throws: Right5-11, 165lb (180cm, 74kg)Born: April 26, 1947  in Mobile, AL usDraft: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 5th round of the 1965 MLB June Amateur Draft from Williamson HS (Mobile, AL).High School: Williamson HS (Mobile, AL)Debut: September 6, 1967 (12,634th in major league history)vs. STL 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: August 5, 1984vs. NYM 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR,


John Mize

Johnny Mize of the New York Giants becomes the first major leaguer to hit three home runs in a game on five different occasions

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On April 24, 1947, Johnny Mize of the New York Giants becomes the first major leaguer to hit three home runs in a game on five different occasions. The “Big Cat” hits his most recent trio against Johnny Sain of the Boston Braves. In spite of Mize’s barrage, the Giants lose the game, 14-5.

The Phillies players, inspired by their Alabama-born racist skipper Ben Chapman, repeatedly shout racial epitaphs, throw beanballs, and intentionally spike Brooklyn’s rookie first baseman, the first African-American to play major league baseball in the 20th century. The incident is so severe that Philadelphia’s that infielder Jeep Handley will later publicly apologize, and baseball commissioner Happy Chandler will chastise team’s manager for his bigoted leadership.

The Phillies players, inspired by their Alabama-born racist skipper Ben Chapman, repeatedly shout racial epitaphs, throw beanballs, and intentionally spike Brooklyn’s rookie first baseman, the first African-American to play major league baseball in the 20th century. The incident is so severe that Philadelphia’s that infielder Jeep Handley will later publicly apologize, and baseball commissioner Happy Chandler will chastise team’s manager for his bigoted leadership.

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The Phillies players, inspired by their Alabama-born racist skipper Ben Chapman, repeatedly shout racial epitaphs, throw beanballs, and intentionally spike Brooklyn’s rookie first baseman, the first African-American to play major league baseball in the 20th century. The incident is so severe that Philadelphia’s that infielder Jeep Handley will later publicly apologize, and baseball commissioner Happy Chandler will chastise team’s manager for his bigoted leadership.

Dodger president Branch Rickey names team scout Burt Shotton to replace Leo Durocher, who was suspended ten days ago by Commissioner Happy Chandler for acts “unbecoming to a major league manager.” Brooklyn’s new 62 year-old skipper reluctantly takes over the team two games into the season and will manage the club for one year in his street clothes along with wearing the team’s hat and jacket.

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Dodger president Branch Rickey names team scout Burt Shotton to replace Leo Durocher, who was suspended ten days ago by Commissioner Happy Chandler for acts “unbecoming to a major league manager.” Brooklyn’s new 62 year-old skipper reluctantly takes over the team two games into the season and will manage the club for one year in his street clothes along with wearing the team’s hat and jacket.

Jackie Robinson makes a historic debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers

Jackie Robinson makes a historic debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers

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1947 – 28-year-old Jackie Robinson makes a historic debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers, becoming the first African-American to play major league baseball in the 20th century. Robinson goes 0 for 3 in his debut, but scores the deciding run in a 5 – 3 victory over the Boston Braves at Ebbets Field. He handles 11 chances at first base, a new position for him. Coach Clyde Sukeforth, interim manager and the man credited with first scouting Robinson, guides the Dodgers to two victories before stepping down. Robinson is the first black player to appear in the majors since 1884.

Dodgers purchase Robby
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Dodgers purchase Robby

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(NY Daily News, Friday, April 11, 1947; written by Hy Turkin) “Jackie Robinson is a Dodger today. Blazing a revolutionary front by admitting the first black player in modern major league history, Dodger president Branch Rickey yesterday purchased Jackie’s contract from his Montreal farm club. .. Since the Dodgers’ main weakness is at first base,