May 1, 1951, Minnie Minoso becomes the first black player for the Chicago White Sox. In his first at-bat in the Windy City, he hits a home run off the Yankees Vic Raschi. Minoso would hit .326, lead the league in triples and stolen bases. He finishes second in the Rookie of the Year voting. He also played the Negro League, Cuban League, and Mexican League.
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Sunday, May 1, 2016
Minnie Minoso Debuts With White Sox
May 1, 1951, Minnie Minoso becomes the first black player for the Chicago White Sox. In his first at-bat in the Windy City, he hits a home run off the Yankees Vic Raschi. Minoso would hit .326, lead the league in triples and stolen bases. He finishes second in the Rookie of the Year voting. He also played the Negro League, Cuban League, and Mexican League.
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Hank Aaron Hits First Home Run
On April 23, 1954, Vic Raschi of the St. Louis Cardinals serves up the first of 755 home runs to Milwaukee Braves outfielder Hank Aaron at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. The Braves went on to win the game in extra innings 7-6.
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