Then Braves manager Bobby Cox visiting with Ernie Harwell (March 2002)
photo by Tim Evearitt
2010 From 7 a.m. till past midnight, more than 10,000 Tigers fans, some who wait more than eight hours in line at Comerica Park, pay their respect to the beloved broadcaster Ernie Harwell. The open casket is placed near the ballpark's life-sized statue of the Hall of Famer, depicting the announcer with a microphone in his hand, along with the inscription, “The Tigers’ broadcasting legend and masterful storyteller for 42 seasons.”
1915 At the Polo Grounds, Red Sox rookie pitcher Babe Ruth collects three hits, including his first home run. Homer number one, as well as homer number two, hit two weeks later, comes off Yankees' hurler Jack 'Crab' Warhop.
1931 Future baseball legend Willie Mays is born in in Westfield, Alabama, the son of Annie Satterwhite and William Mays. The 'Say Hey Kid's' dad, called Cat because of his quick reflexes, was named after President William Taft, who was elected in 1912, the same year Willie's father was born.
1968 Giants' reliever Lindy McDaniel sets a National League record, playing his 225th consecutive game without committing an error. The streak includes 108 chances handled successfully since June 16, 1964.
1982 Beating the Yankees at the Kingdome, 7-3, Gaylord Perry becomes the 15th major league player to win his 300th victory. The 'Ancient Mariner' will end his 22-year career with 314 victories.
2005 In a 6-5 win over the Cardinals, former Chattanooga Lookout Trevor Hoffman becomes the third closer in major league history to save 400 games. The Padres reliever joins Lee Smith (478) and John Franco (424) as the other bullpen artists who have also reached this milestone.