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The Dean brothers suffer setbacks in their careers. The Chicago Cubs release Dizzy while the New York Giants demote Paul to the minor leagues. Paul will return to the major leagues two years later with the St. Louis Browns, his last season, but Dizzy won’t return until 1947, when he makes a one-game comeback also with the Browns.

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The Dean brothers suffer setbacks in their careers. The Chicago Cubs release Dizzy while the New York Giants demote Paul to the minor leagues. Paul will return to the major leagues two years later with the St. Louis Browns, his last season, but Dizzy won’t return until 1947, when he makes a one-game comeback also with the Browns.

After five undistinguished seasons of being called the Bees, the National League club in Boston reverts to its original name. New owners of the Braves had hoped to change the team’s image by renaming the franchise.

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After five undistinguished seasons of being called the Bees, the National League club in Boston reverts to its original name. New owners of the Braves had hoped to change the team’s image by renaming the franchise.

An Army-Navy Relief game between New York’s two National League teams raises over $60,000. Dolph Camilli’s homer is the difference in the Ebbets Field exhibition as the Dodgers edge the Giants, 7-6.

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An Army-Navy Relief game between New York’s two National League teams raises over $60,000. Dolph Camilli’s homer is the difference in the Ebbets Field exhibition as the Dodgers edge the Giants, 7-6.

7 May 1941: Dolph Camilli and manager Leo Durocher argue a close play at the plate. That's Pee Wee Reese on the left, Paul Waner on the right, and Cardinals' catcher Walker Cooper listening in.

Dolph Camilli and manager Leo Durocher argue a close play at the plate. That’s Pee Wee Reese on the left, Paul Waner on the right, and Cardinals’ catcher Walker Cooper listening in.

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May 7 1941: Dolph Camilli and manager Leo Durocher argue a close play at the plate. That’s Pee Wee Reese on the left, Paul Waner on the right, and Cardinals’ catcher Walker Cooper listening in.

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Hank Greenberg plays his final game with the Detroit Tigers before entering the Army for service in World War II

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On May 7, 1941, Hank Greenberg plays his final game with the Detroit Tigers before entering the Army for service in World War II. The future Hall of Famer hits two home runs and drives in three, helping the Detroit Tigers to a 7-4 win over the New York Yankees. Greenberg had won the American…

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Brooklyn Dodgers acquire future Hall of Fame second baseman Billy Herman from the Chicago Cubs

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On May 6, 1941, the Brooklyn Dodgers acquire future Hall of Fame second baseman Billy Herman from the Chicago Cubs for outfielder Charlie Gilbert, infielder Johnny Hudson, and cash. Herman, struggling with a .194 batting average, will hit .291 for the Dodgers over the balance of the season.

1941 – Hank Gornicki of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches a one-hitter in his major league debut, beating the Philadelphia Phillies, 6 – 0. Stan Benjamin’s single is the lone hit. For the Cardinals, it is their eighth victory in a row.

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1941 – Hank Gornicki of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches a one-hitter in his major league debut, beating the Philadelphia Phillies, 6 – 0. Stan Benjamin’s single is the lone hit. For the Cardinals, it is their eighth victory in a row.

Chicago Cubs become the first major league team to install an organ in their home ballpark
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Chicago Cubs become the first major league team to install an organ in their home ballpark

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On April 26, 1941,  Wrigley Field becomes the first ballpark to install an organ to entertain fans, with Roy Nelson manning the keyboard. But Nelson’s successful pregame serenade doesn’t help the Chicago Cubs as they fall to pitcher Max Lanier and the rival St. Louis Cardinals, 6 – 2. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories about the game,…