4/15/2007

Baseball History -- April 15

The complete entry for April 15 is at BaseballLibrary.com HERE.

Highlighted entry:
1947
Facing Johnny SainJackie Robinson goes hitless in 3 trips in his debut but handles 11 chances at 1B‚ a new position for him‚ in a 5-3 Brooklyn win over the Braves. Coach Clyde Sukeforth‚ interim manager and the man credited with first scouting Robinson‚ guides the team to 2 wins and a loss before he steps down. The Dodgers also announce the release of Ed Head‚ who threw a no-hitter last year‚ to Ft. Worth.

Go to MLB.com for a lot more about Jackie Robinson Day, the 60th anniversary of the breaking of the color barrier.

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