Deacon Phillippe
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First World Series Game Played Boston vs Pittsburgh

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  As the 1903 season drew to a close and with his team in first place, Barney Dreyfuss, the owner of Pittsburgh’s franchise, saw the potential of re-kindling fans’ interest by arranging a series of games with the rival league’s champions, Boston. Dreyfuss wrote to Boston owner Henry Killilea in August 1903 stating: “The time has come for the National…

Detroit Tigers score 10 in bottom of ninth to pull out victory in franchise debut
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Detroit Tigers score 10 in bottom of ninth to pull out victory in franchise debut

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On April 25, 1901, the Detroit Tigers make an incredible comeback in their American League debut. Down 13-4 in the bottom of the ninth, the Tigers score 10 runs in their last at-bat to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers, 14-13. Frank Dillon drives in the game-winning run with a double.