New York Yankees’ Don Larsen pitches only World Series perfect game.
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Ty Cobb, a future Baseball Hall of Fame center fielder, was the first to gain 1,000 extra-base hits.
Reggie Jackson became the first major leaguer to strike out 2,000 times.
Baseball player Roberto Clemente was elected to the Hall of Fame.
Baseballer Nolan Ryan became the first pitcher to strike out 5,000 batters.
Boston Red Sox player Ted Williams was fined $250 for spitting on fans.
