The “Dodgers” baseball team became the first major league to bring in 3 million fans for the season.
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Baseball player Roberto Clemente was elected to the Hall of Fame.
Legendary baseballer Babe Ruth made his Major League Baseball debut for the Boston Red Sox.
Jackie Robinson signed the first Major League Baseball contract for a Black ballplayer.
Babe Ruth's baseball jersey became the most expensive sports memorabilia when it sold for $5.6 million.
Boston Red Sox player Ted Williams was fined $250 for spitting on fans.
