Dan Bankhead becomes the first black pitcher in major league history
Dan Bankhead becomes the first black pitcher in major league history
Ralph Kiner hits three consecutive homeruns in a 12-7 win
1947 – Ralph Kiner hits three successive home runs for the host Pittsburgh Pirates, in a 12 – 7 win over the Cardinals in a game in which the two clubs bang out a major-league record 10 homers (since topped). Two other Bucs, Hank Greenberg and Billy Cox, and one Cardinal, Whitey Kurowski, each contribute two home runs to set a major-league record for most players with two or more homers in a game. Kiner matches the major league mark of seven home runs in four games, six in three games, five in two games, and four in consecutive at bats. By the end of the month, Big Ralph will still trail Johnny Mize 39 to 43 in a head-to-head home run competition that will only be matched by Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle in 1961. Starters Roger Wolff and the Cards’ Ken Burkhart both exit in the 1st inning.
At Sportsman’s Park, pinch-hitter Willard Brown of the Browns becomes the first black player to hit a home run in the American League. The historic homer, an inside-the-parker off future Hall of Fame hurler Hal Newhouser, helps the Browns beat the Tigers, 6-5.
At Sportsman’s Park, pinch-hitter Willard Brown of the Browns becomes the first black player to hit a home run in the American League. The historic homer, an inside-the-parker off future Hall of Fame hurler Hal Newhouser, helps the Browns beat the Tigers, 6-5.
1947 – With five hits, Stan Musial finally lifts his average over .300, and the Cardinals make a run at the Dodgers, sweeping the Pirates, 5 – 0 and 7 – 5. Murry Dickson allows four hits in the shutout. Musial will finish at .312, and the Cards, five games back of Brooklyn.
1947 – With five hits, Stan Musial finally lifts his average over .300, and the Cardinals make a run at the Dodgers, sweeping the Pirates, 5 – 0 and 7 – 5. Murry Dickson allows four hits in the shutout. Musial will finish at .312, and the Cards, five games back of Brooklyn.
Larry Doby and Hank Thompson make history
Larry Doby of the Cleveland Indians and Hank Thompson of the St. Louis Browns make history
Schoolboy Rowe becomes the first major leaguer to appear in different All-Star Games representing teams from the National League and American League
Schoolboy Rowe of the Phillies pinch hits for Johnny Sain to become the first major leaguer to appear in different All-Star Games representing teams from the National League and American League. In the 1936 Mid-summer classic, the former Philadelphia A’s ace threw three innings of relief against the NL stars.
In the second 1947 East-West Game, the West wins, 8 – 2. Artie Wilson goes 4 for 4 with a walk and four runs while Sam Jethroe drives in four in the one-sided affair.
In the second 1947 East-West Game, the West wins, 8 – 2. Artie Wilson goes 4 for 4 with a walk and four runs while Sam Jethroe drives in four in the one-sided affair.
Jake Jones of the Red Sox hits a 60 foot triple
Jake Jones of the Red Sox hits a foul ball along the third base line in the 6th. Browns P Fred Sanford throws his glove at the ball to prevent it from rolling into fair territory. Umpire Cal Hubbard awards Jones a triple on the basis of the rule about intentionally thrown gloves. In 1954 the rule is changed so that it only applies to fair balls.
Mickey Cochrane, Frankie Frisch, Lefty Grove, and Carl Hubbell are inducted into the Hall of Fame.
On July 21, 1947, Mickey Cochrane, Frankie Frisch, Lefty Grove, and Carl Hubbell are inducted into the Hall of Fame. Cochrane and Grove had made their major league debuts in the same game for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1926. Frisch and Hubbell were stars in the National League, Frisch having served as player/manager for the…
Hank Thompson and right fielder Willard “Home Run” Brown play for the St. Louis Browns
On July 20, 1947, two black players appear in a major league lineup for the first time. Second baseman Hank Thompson and right fielder Willard “Home Run” Brown play for the St. Louis Browns in a doubleheader. The Browns win both games, 4-3 and 7-6, over the Boston Red Sox. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@
