The first-ever World Series game in Major League Baseball history was played on October 1, 1903, marking the beginning of a storied tradition in American sports. The contest took place at Huntington Avenue Grounds in Boston, Massachusetts, pitting the Boston Americans (now the Boston…
Read MoreIt’s a day that changed the game of baseball forever, but few know its anniversary. On September 25, 1974, Dr. Frank Jobe performed the first-ever ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) replacement surgery on Major League Baseball pitcher Tommy John, revolutionizing the world of sports medicine.…
Read MoreOn August 15, 1954, Americans got their first ever copy of their new favorite magazine, Sports Illustrated. The initial cover photo snapped by Mark Kauffman on June 9, 1954 showed Milwaukee Braves slugger Eddie Mathews taking a swing against the New York Giants while…
Read MoreThe 1994 Major League Baseball strike stands as one of the most significant and disruptive events in the history of the sport, marking a period of deep conflict between the players and team owners. The strike, which began on August 12, 1994, was primarily…
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