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Red Sox raise their World Series banner

Posted by Baseball | Apr 9, 2019 | Special Days | 0 |

After starting the season with 11 consecutive road games – and losing 8 of them – the Red Sox finally hold their home opener. The raise their World Series banner and their players receive their rings, but they lose again, 7 – 5 to the Blue Jays. On the positive side, Dustin Pedroia starts at second base in his first game since last May, and it is the first time ever that both managers hail from Puerto Rico: Alex Cora for Boston and Charlie Montoyo for Toronto.

Boston Red Sox play first game after Marathon Bombings

Posted by This Day | Apr 20, 2013 | Special Days | 0 |

2013 – The Red Sox play their first home game since the tragic events at the Boston Marathon, defeating Kansas City, 4 – 3. David Ortiz, playing his first game of the year, gives a rousing speech thanking municipal authorities and police before the game. Ortiz sums up the mood of the city when he tells the capacity crowd, “This jersey that we wear today, it doesn’t say Red Sox. It says Boston. This is our f’***ng city, and nobody’s going to dictate our freedom. Stay Strong.” Neil Diamond comes in person to sing “Sweet Caroline” in the 8th inning. Daniel Nava has the key blow, a three-run homer in the bottom of the 8th. The Red Sox would hang a uniform in the club house for the remainder of the season “617” was the number and Boston Strong was the name. They used this energy and theme to propel them to the 2013 World title.

The U.S. government places a plaque at Jackie Robinson’s former apartment in Montreal

Posted by Tom | Feb 28, 2011 | Special Days | 0 |

The U.S. government places a plaque at Jackie Robinson’s former apartment in Montreal as a tribute to the Canadian city for their exemplary treatment of the future Hall of Fame infielder. The season before he broke the color barrier, the Dodger farmhand led the hometown Royals to the 1946 International League championship with a .349 batting average and earned the circuit’s Most Valuable Player for his outstanding performance with the team.

Stan Musial receives medal of honor

Posted by This Day | Feb 15, 2011 | Special Days | 0 |

On February 15, 2011 Stan Musial receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom, an award in...

Red Sox crush Baltimore on Patriots Day

Posted by This Day | Apr 20, 2009 | Special Days | 0 |

In Boston, Dustin Pedroia goes 4 for 6 as Boston beats Baltimore, 12 – 1, to complete a four-game sweep. Justin Masterson, subbing for an injured Daisuke Matsuzaka, wins his first start of the season in a game that begins at 11:00 AM on Patriots Day.

Buck O’Neil honored with statue in Cooperstown

Posted by This Day | Jul 25, 2008 | Negro Leagues, Special Days | 0 |

On July 25, 2008, a statue is dedicated at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum honoring...

Ryan Freel Dirty T-shirt giveaway from the Reds

Posted by This Day | Apr 20, 2007 | Special Days | 0 |

In honor of their hard playing center fielder, the first 10,000 adult fans attending the game at Great American Ball Park receive a Ryan Freel Dirty T-shirt giveaway from the Reds. The Cincinnati leadoff hitter, known to finish games wearing a filthy uniform, doesn’t disappoint as he raises lots of dust getting on base twice, including a key single in the tenth inning, in the Reds’ 2-1 victory over the Phillies.

Bob Sheppard Day at Yankee Stadium

Posted by Tom | May 7, 2000 | Special Days, This Day In Baseball | 0 |

On ‘Bob Sheppard Day’, the Yankees pay tribute to “The Voice of Yankee Stadium,” honoring his 50-years of service with a plaque in Monument Park. With Yogi Berra, Reggie Jackson, and Don Larsen on hand during the pregame ceremonies, former CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite reads the inscription, which makes reference to the long-time legendary P.A. announcer’s clear, concise, and correct vocal style that has announced players, ‘both unfamiliar and legendary – with equal divine reverence”.

Joe DiMaggion monument unveiled in Yankee Stadium

Posted by This Day | Apr 25, 1999 | Special Days | 0 |

Joe DiMaggion monument unveiled in Yankee Stadium

Jackie Robinson number 42 retired across baseball

Posted by This Day | Apr 15, 1997 | retired uniforms, Special Days | 0 |

On April 15, 1997, commissioner Bud Selig announces that Major League Baseball will retire uniform #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson. The decision comes on the 50th anniversary of Robinson’s historic debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Players who are currently wearing the number are allowed to continue to do so until they retire.

David Bell makes his debut for the Cleveland Indians, representing the third generation of his family to play in the major leagues

Posted by This Day | May 3, 1995 | Special Days | 0 |

On May 3, 1995, rookie infielder David Bell makes his debut for the Cleveland Indians,...

The Ted Williams Retrospective Museum and Library opens in Hernando, FL.

Posted by Tom | Feb 9, 1994 | Special Days | 0 |

1994 – The Ted Williams Retrospective Museum and Library opens in Hernando, FL.

Tom Seaver day at Shea

Posted by Tom | Jul 24, 1988 | Special Days | 0 |

In a tribute held at Shea Stadium, Tom Seaver (41) becomes only the third Met to have his uniform...

Johnny Bench Night

Posted by This Day | Sep 17, 1983 | Special Days | 0 |

On September 17, 1983, the legendary Johnny Bench would homer on “Johnny Bench Night,” for the...

Pittsburgh Pirates hold “Willie Stargell Day” at Three Rivers Stadium

Posted by This Day | Sep 6, 1982 | Special Days | 0 |

On September 6, 1982, the Pittsburgh Pirates hold “Willie Stargell Day” at Three...

The late Yankee catcher Thurman Munson is inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame of Kent State University.

Posted by Tom | Feb 9, 1980 | Special Days | 0 |

1980 – The late Yankee catcher Thurman Munson is inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame of Kent State University.

The Reggie candy bar is introduced

Posted by This Day | Feb 22, 1978 | Special Days | 0 |

February 22, 1978 – World Series hero Reggie Jackson introduces. The Reggie candy bar is...

Charlie Finley holds baseball’s first ever “Mustache Day.”

Posted by This Day | Jun 18, 1972 | Special Days | 0 |

On June 18, 1972, colorful Oakland A’s owner Charlie Finley holds baseball’s first ever...

Pittsburgh Pirates hold “Roberto Clemente Night”

Posted by This Day | Jul 24, 1970 | Special Days | 0 |

On July 24, 1970, the Pittsburgh Pirates hold “Roberto Clemente Night” at Three...

Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle added to monument park

Posted by This Day | Apr 12, 1970 | Special Days | 0 |

On April 12, 1970, plaques honoring Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle are dedicated at Yankee Stadium. The plaques are located in center field and will eventually be moved to “Monument Park” beyond the left field fence when the stadium is renovated in the mid-1970s.

San Francisco Giants celebrate “Masanori Murakami Day” at Candlestick Park

Posted by This Day | Aug 15, 1965 | Special Days | 0 |

San Francisco Giants celebrate “Masanori Murakami Day” at Candlestick Park

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Posted by This Day | Sep 29, 1963 | Special Days | 0 |

On September 29, 1963, the St. Louis Cardinals staged “Stan Musial Day” at Sportsman’s Park. Musial banged out two hits in his final major league appearance, giving him a total of 3,630 for his career. After his second hit,...