New York Yankee, Joe DiMaggio, made his major-league debut.
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Casey Stengel announced that he was retiring from managing the New York Mets after 55 years in baseball.
Baseball player Roberto Clemente was elected to the Hall of Fame.
The New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies in the fastest-ever MLB game in history.
Jackie Robinson signed the first Major League Baseball contract for a Black ballplayer.
New York Yankees' Don Larsen pitches only World Series perfect game.
