The major league owners agree to install warning tracks made of cinder in front of outfield fences before the start of next season. The origin of the concept began at Yankee Stadium, where an actual running track, used in the ballparkā€™s track and field events, helped fielders know their proximity to the outfield fence when attempting to make a play.

ByTom

The major league owners agree to install warning tracks made of cinder in front of outfield fences before the start of next season. The origin of the concept began at Yankee Stadium, where an actual running track, used in the ballparkā€™s track and field events, helped fielders know their proximity to the outfield fence when attempting to make a play.

Jackie Robinson congratulates Stan Musial after his homerun in the 1949 All Star Game at Ebbets Field.

1949 All Star Game

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TheĀ National LeagueĀ commits fiveĀ errors, allowing theĀ American LeagueĀ to record an 11 ā€“ 7 triumph in theĀ All-Star GameĀ atĀ Ebbets Field. The contest marks the first appearance of black players in anĀ All-Star Game:Ā Jackie Robinson,Ā Roy CampanellaĀ andĀ Don NewcombeĀ in the NL lineup, andĀ Larry DobyĀ among the AL stars.