Legendary baseballer Babe Ruth made his Major League Baseball debut for the Boston Red Sox.
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The New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies in the fastest-ever MLB game in history.
Baseballer Nolan Ryan became the first pitcher to strike out 5,000 batters.
Baseball player Roberto Clemente was elected to the Hall of Fame.
San Francisco Giants outfielder, Willie Mays, broke the record for home runs.
Jackie Robinson signed the first Major League Baseball contract for a Black ballplayer.