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Today, we honor Caroline Colianne, the first-ever Special Olympics athlete inducted into the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame

Today, we remember John Jordan O’Neil, the first Black on-field coach in NL/AL history, born on this date in 1911.

On this date in 1957, the storied San Francisco Seals played their final game, as the Giants would take over their home at 16th and Bryant the following year.

On this date in 2022, the producers of Phantom of the Opera announced its end date, after nearly 14,000 shows.

Rube Foster, The Father of the Negro Leagues, was born on this date in 1879

Rick Reuschel notched his 20th victory for the only time in his career on this date in 1977. And today, the #SELLFlagTour came to Wrigley.

On this date in 2010, Tyler Colvin was struck by a shattered bat, ending his season—and putting him in the hospital.

One of just four Major Leaguers EVER with a native Hawaiian surname, Fred Kuhaulua died on this date in 2021.

On this date in 1863, a short-lived and little-known—but ultimately VITAL—cog in the history of Cubs ownership was born in Milwaukee.

On THIS DATE in 1915, Doc Watson authored a complete game victory in his final Major League outing, little more than two years after starting his career the same way.

Today, we mourn Doc Powers, the longest-tenured original Philadelphia Athletic, born on this date in 1870–just as Oakland fans mourn this week’s loss of THEIR Athletics.

Richie Hebner, who held the record for NLCS appearances by a position player for a quarter-century, made his MLB debut on this date in 1968. To play baseball, Hebner turned down an NHL deal, just like the man who holds the record for NLCS appearances by a pitcher. Tune in for more.

On this date in 1984, the Cubs clinched their first playoff appearance in nearly four decades.

On this date in 1986, Mike Scott’s no-hitter clinched the NL West title for the Astros.

On this date in 1989, the Cubs clinched just their second playoff appearance since 1945.

On this date in 2003, the Cubs swept a twinbill from the Pirates to clinch their first-ever NL Central title.

On this date in 1998, the Cubs won a one-game playoff, to reach the playoffs.

On this date in 1976, the Chicago Cats sued the American Soccer League and its commissioner, NBA Hall of Famer Bob Cousy. A fortnight later, the ASL would cancel the team’s franchise, ending its existence.

On this date in 1956, Bonus Baby Jim Derrington became the youngest pitcher to start a game since 1890–and his base hit that day set an AL record unlikely to ever be broken.

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On this date in 1967, Carl Yastrzemski won the AL Triple Crown—and more importantly, led his Red Sox to the pennant.

On this date in 1978, a 27 year-old man born Russell Earl O’Dey received a new middle name. You likely know him as Bucky Dent.

On this date in 1951, Bobby Thomson hit the Shot Heard ‘Round the World, the ONLY winner-take-all regular season playoff game to end on a walk-off home run.

On this date in 1980, the legendary Drungo Hazewood—a man who could’ve been Bo before Bo—played his final big league game.