On April 12, 1909 — The 61-year history of Shibe Park begins with the A’s defeating the Red Sox, 8-1. The Philadelphia stadium, which will be renamed to honor Connie Mack in 1953, is the first concrete and steel ballpark in major league history.
Danny Murphy drives in 5 runs and Eddie Plank dominates going 9 scattering 6 hits for the A’s.
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Philadelphia Athletics 8, Boston Red Sox 1
Game Played on Monday, April 12, 1909 (D) at Shibe Park
BOS A 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 1 6 2 PHI A 1 0 2 0 1 0 1 3 x - 8 13 2
BOX WP: Plank (1-0) LP: Arellanes (0-1)
