New York Yankee, Joe DiMaggio, made his major-league debut.
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The New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies in the fastest-ever MLB game in history.
George W. Bush and Edward W. Rose shared ownership of the Texas Rangers baseball team.
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.
Reggie Jackson became the first major leaguer to strike out 2,000 times.
