Reggie Jackson became the first major leaguer to strike out 2,000 times.
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The American baseball team New York Yankees, played their 13,000th game.
Baseball player Roberto Clemente was elected to the Hall of Fame.
Baseball champion Reggie Jackson was elected to the Hall of Fame.
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.
