Hank Aaron makes his major league debut for the Milwaukee Braves

Hank Aaron makes his major league debut for the Milwaukee Braves

On April 13, 1954, future Hall of Famer Hank Aaron makes his major league debut for the Milwaukee Braves. The rookie left fielder goes 0-for-5 in a 9-8 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Another Hall of Famer, third baseman Eddie Mathews, hits a pair of home runs for the Braves. Jim GreengrassĀ of Cincinnati hits fourĀ doublesĀ in…

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

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.