The Cincinnati Red Stockings played their first game, winning with 45-9 against the Great Westerns of Cincinnati.
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Legendary baseballer Babe Ruth became the first member of the 500 home run club.
New York Yankees' Don Larsen pitches only World Series perfect game.
The New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies in the fastest-ever MLB game in history.
Legendary baseballer Babe Ruth made his Major League Baseball debut for the Boston Red Sox.
Reggie Jackson became the first major leaguer to strike out 2,000 times.