Jim “Catfish” Hunter of the Oakland Athletics pitched the ninth perfect game, defeating the Minnesota Twins (4-0).
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San Francisco Giants outfielder, Willie Mays, broke the record for home runs.
Babe Ruth Day was commemorated for the first time to celebrate one of baseball's greatest players of all time.
Babe Ruth's baseball jersey became the most expensive sports memorabilia when it sold for $5.6 million.
American baseball catcher Wilbert Robinson tried to claim a record by catching a ball dropped from a plane 525 feet above him.
Legendary baseballer Babe Ruth became the first member of the 500 home run club.
