Jack Quinn of the Brooklyn Robins becomes the oldest pitcher to start an Opening Day game

Jack Quinn of the Brooklyn Robins becomes the oldest pitcher to start an Opening Day game

1931 – At Braves Field, Jack Quinn of the Brooklyn Robins becomes the oldest pitcher to start an Opening Day game. The 47-year-old Pennsylvanian gets tagged with the lost as the Boston Braves beats Brooklyn, 7 – 4.

Burleigh Grimes of the Brooklyn Robins accounts for seven outs in just three plate appearances in 12 inning loss to Cubs
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Burleigh Grimes of the Brooklyn Robins accounts for seven outs in just three plate appearances in 12 inning loss to Cubs

1925 – Burleigh Grimes of the Brooklyn Robins accounts for seven outs in just three plate appearances. The Dodgers pitcher hits into two double plays, then into a triple play.

Hall of Famer Stan Coveleski of the Cleveland Indians wins his third game of the World Series, a 3 – 0 shutout of the Brooklyn Robins
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Hall of Famer Stan Coveleski of the Cleveland Indians wins his third game of the World Series, a 3 – 0 shutout of the Brooklyn Robins

1920 – Hall of Famer Stan Coveleski of the Cleveland Indians wins his third game of the World Series, a 3 – 0 shutout of the Brooklyn Robins. The victory gives the Indians the World Championship, five games to two.

Indians’ Bill Wambsganss becomes the only player in World Series history to complete an unassisted triple play 
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Indians’ Bill Wambsganss becomes the only player in World Series history to complete an unassisted triple play 

Indians’ Bill Wambsganss becomes the only player in World Series history to complete an unassisted triple play when he makes a leaping catch, steps on second base, and then tags the runner arriving from first base. After the play, a dead calm engulfs Cleveland’s League Park as the hometown fans try to digest what they had just witnessed.

Robins rookie righthander Harry Heitmann ends his career with an ERA of infinity.

Robins rookie righthander Harry Heitmann ends his career with an ERA of infinity.

1918 – Robins rookie righthander Harry Heitmann, stationed in Brooklyn by the Navy after a 17-6 record at Rochester (International League), surrenders four runs on four straight Cardinal hits and is removed, having retired his initial batter. It’s his last major league appearance.