1951 – The American League alters its restrictions on night games, adopting the National League’s suspended game rule and lifting its ban on lights for Sunday games.

On ,December 8 1951 — 1951 – The American League alters its restrictions on night games, adopting the National League’s suspended game rule and lifting its ban on lights for Sunday games.


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Sources:

Baseball Reference December 8

SABR Games Project

National Pastime December 8

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