The Cincinnati Red Stockings played their first game, winning with 45-9 against the Great Westerns of Cincinnati.
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Baseball champion Reggie Jackson was elected to the Hall of Fame.
Legendary baseballer Babe Ruth became the first member of the 500 home run club.
Legendary baseballer Babe Ruth made his Major League Baseball debut for the Boston Red Sox.
New York Yankee, Joe DiMaggio, made his major-league debut.
When Cubs' player Billy Sunday played his first game, he struck out four times.
