64 year-old Steve Dalkowski throws the ceremonial first  Pitch – in 1963 he hurt his arm right before he was called up and never pitched in The Majors
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64 year-old Steve Dalkowski throws the ceremonial first Pitch – in 1963 he hurt his arm right before he was called up and never pitched in The Majors

At Camden Yards, 64 year-old Steve Dalkowski throws the ceremonial first pitch to relief pitcher Buddy Groom before an Orioles game against Seattle. In 1963, on the day he was fitted for his big-league uniform, the Baltimore fireballing farmhand hurt his arm pitching in an exhibition game and never appeared in the major leagues.

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Pawtucket’s Red Sox right-hander Bronson Arroyo throws the second perfect game in three years for the team and fourth in the 120-year history of the International League when he beats Buffalo at McCoy Stadium, 7-0. In 2001, Tomo Ohka, who will be a member the Expos two seasons later, also set down 27 consecutive batters for the PawSox in a 2-0 victory over the Charlotte Knights in the same Rhode Island ballpark.

Pawtucket’s Red Sox right-hander Bronson Arroyo throws the second perfect game in three years for the team and fourth in the 120-year history of the International League when he beats Buffalo at McCoy Stadium, 7-0. In 2001, Tomo Ohka, who will be a member the Expos two seasons later, also set down 27 consecutive batters for the PawSox in a 2-0 victory over the Charlotte Knights in the same Rhode Island ballpark.

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Major League baseball returns to Brooklyn for a day when the Mets appear at KeySpan Park

Major League baseball returns to Brooklyn for a day when the Mets appear at KeySpan Park, the Coney Island home of the short-season single-A Cyclones, for the team’s final preseason workout. Although the practice session is rained out, fans enjoy meeting the players and collecting autographs, with the profits made from beverage and other sales being donated charities in the NYC area serving children.

In the wake of Steve Bechler’s death, Commissioner Bud Selig decides to ban the use of ephedra in the minor leagues
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In the wake of Steve Bechler’s death, Commissioner Bud Selig decides to ban the use of ephedra in the minor leagues

2003 – In the wake of Steve Bechler’s death, Commissioner Bud Selig decides to ban the use of ephedra in the minor leagues. Players on the current 40-man major league rosters, which would have included the 23-year old Oriole pitcher who died on February 23rd, are not prohibited to use the supplement because, as union members, they are already covered by the drug-testing rules of the new collective bargaining agreement, which bans only drugs of abuse and certain illegal steroids.

Michael Jordan comes to bat for the first time in a Chicago White Sox uniform
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Michael Jordan comes to bat for the first time in a Chicago White Sox uniform

On March 4, 1994 —  Michael Jordan comes to bat for the first time in a Chicago White Sox uniform. Playing in a spring training game, Jordan taps back to Texas Rangers pitcher Darren Oliver, who tags out the former National Basketball Association star. Jordan will eventually give up baseball after one season in the…

Salt Lake City Trappers lose to the Billings Mustangs ending their record of 29 consecutive victories
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Salt Lake City Trappers lose to the Billings Mustangs ending their record of 29 consecutive victories

On July 27, 1987, the Salt Lake City Trappers lose to the Billings Mustangs, 7-5, to end their all-time professional record of 29 consecutive victories. The Trappers had not lost a game since falling on June 24. For the 1987 season, they were lead by manager Jim Gilligan and Outfielder Michael Malinak paced the league…

The organist Wilbur Snapp is ejected by umpire Keith O’Connor from a Class A Florida League game for playing Three Blind Mice

The organist Wilbur Snapp is ejected by umpire Keith O’Connor from a Class A Florida League game for playing Three Blind Mice

At Jack Russell Stadium, the organist is ejected by umpire Keith O’Connor from a Class A Florida League game for playing Three Blind Mice following a close call which goes against the Clearwater Phillies. The self-taught musician becomes famous, signing autographs, “Wilbur Snapp, Three Blind Mice organist” as the incident is reported by NBC’s Today show weatherman Willard Scott and is heard on Paul Harvey’s syndicated radio program.

Pawtucket Red Sox and Rochester Red Wings complete the longest game in professional baseball history

Pawtucket Red Sox and Rochester Red Wings complete the longest game in professional baseball history

On June 23, 1981, the Pawtucket Red Sox and Rochester Red Wings complete the longest game in professional baseball history. Dave Koza’s bases-loaded single in the bottom of the 33rd inning gives Pawtucket a 3-2 win. The game features several future major league stars, including Cal Ripken Jr. Pinterest Instagram Facebook Youtube @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@