Ty Cobb, a future Baseball Hall of Fame center fielder, was the first to gain 1,000 extra-base hits.
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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.
Two baseball teams played a night match at White Sox Party using three 100-foot towers lit with 12 electric lamps.
Baseball player Roberto Clemente was elected to the Hall of Fame.
New York Yankee, Joe DiMaggio, made his major-league debut.
