-
Creation of the Game
Abner Doubleday invents the game of baseball in Cooperstown, New York. -
National League
The National League is created. It was the first successful attempt at an organized league. -
Champions of the World
The Boston Americans beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5 games to 3 in the first-ever World Series. -
Dark Days for the White Sox
The Chicago White Sox lose the World Series to the Cincinnati Reds. This was important because eight White Sox players were accused of throwing the World Series. Among the eight was "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, one of the best players in the league. They all received lifetime bans the following year. -
All-Stars
The first All-Star Game is played at Comiskey Park in Chicago. -
Boys in the Hall
The first five members of the Hall of Fame are inducted. The five greats were Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson, and Walter Johnson. -
Baseball on TV? What?!
The first televised major league game is played between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds won, 5-2. -
DiMaggio's Hit Streak
Joe DiMaggio hits in 56th straight game, the longest streak in baseball history. It ended the next day. -
The Splendid Splinter Was the Last
Ted Williams goes 6-for-8 in a double header, boosting his average to .406. This was the last time anyone has hit .400 or higher. -
Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson become first black player in the MLB, playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers. -
Hammerin' Hank beats The Babe
Henry "Hank" Aaron hits his 715th career home run, breaking Babe Ruth's legendary record.
