Philadelphia Phillies retired the future Baseball Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt’s uniform #20.
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The New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies in the fastest-ever MLB game in history.
Baseballer Nolan Ryan became the first pitcher to strike out 5,000 batters.
New York Yankee, Joe DiMaggio, made his major-league debut.
New York Yankees' Don Larsen pitches only World Series perfect game.
Legendary baseballer Babe Ruth made his Major League Baseball debut for the Boston Red Sox.
