Bill Nicholson
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Bill Nicholson of the Chicago Cubs becomes the first major league player to hit a home run at Doubleday Field

On June 13 1940, In the inaugural Hall of Fame game, the Red Sox beat the Cubs at Doubleday Field, 10-9. Future Hall of Famer Ted Williams hits two home runs during the six-inning rain-shortened exhibition. Bill NicholsonĀ of theĀ Chicago CubsĀ becomes the first major league player to hit aĀ home runĀ atĀ Doubleday Field in Cooperstown.
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