Jim “Catfish” Hunter of the Oakland Athletics pitched the ninth perfect game, defeating the Minnesota Twins (4-0).
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The American baseball team New York Yankees, played their 13,000th game.
Reggie Jackson became the first major leaguer to strike out 2,000 times.
New York Yankees' Don Larsen pitches only World Series perfect game.
New York Yankee, Joe DiMaggio, made his major-league debut.
Boston Red Sox player Ted Williams was fined $250 for spitting on fans.
