1964 – Barry Larkin is born in Cincinnati, OH. The shortstop will play his entire 19-year career with his hometown Cincinnati Reds, lead the team to a World Championship in 1990, and win an MVP Award in 1995 before gaining election to the Hall of Fame in 2012.

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1964 – Barry Larkin is born in Cincinnati, OH. The shortstop will play his entire 19-year career with his hometown Cincinnati Reds, lead the team to a World Championship in 1990, and win an MVP Award in 1995 before gaining election to the Hall of Fame in 2012.

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Bob Bruce immaculate inning against the Cardinals

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1964 – Bob Bruce ties a major-league record by striking out the side on nine pitches in the eighth inning against the Cardinals. It happens in a 6-1 loss to Bob Gibson. Bruce fans Bill White, Charley Jones and Ken Boyer in perfect order. The next inning, after a leadoff single, Bruce KOs Tim McCarver, Julian Javier and Gibson for good measure.

Shea Stadium
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Shea Stadium

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    Shea Stadium,William A. Shea Stadium,New York,NY, Ball Park First Game Date – 04/17/1964 (1) Starting Pitchers – vs. Pirates: 04/17/1964 Final Score 4-3 (PIT) Attendance – 50,312 Starting Pitchers Jack Fisher (NYN); Bob Friend (PIT) First Batter – Dick Schofield (PIT) Result – Popped to 2B First Hits – Willie Stargell (PIT),Homered to…

The New York Mets lose their first game at Shea Stadium to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4 – 3. Pittsburgh’s Willie Stargell hits the first home run ever at Shea.

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The New York Mets lose their first game at Shea Stadium to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4 – 3. Pittsburgh’s Willie Stargell hits the first home run ever at Shea.

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1964 – Texas Governor John Connally tosses out the first pitch for the Colts’ home opener, a 6-5 loss to the Milwaukee Braves.  Connally tosses lefthanded because his right arm is still healing from gunshot wounds suffered in the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

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1964 – Texas Governor John Connally tosses out the first pitch for the Colts’ home opener, a 6-5 loss to the Milwaukee Braves.  Connally tosses lefthanded because his right arm is still healing from gunshot wounds suffered in the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

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Tony Conigliaro makes his debut against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium & Whitey Ford goes distance in 11 inning opening day loss to rival Red Sox

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Are you interested in owning your own business but don’t know where to start? Contact Franchising Connection today for a free consultation and we will help you through your journey! April 16, 1964 Tony Conigliaro makes his debut against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. The Red Sox win 4-3, in extra innings and…