
WR Flowers: Harbaugh's practices led to injuries
Zay Flowers claims Harbaugh's tough practices led to injuries for Ravens players.
April 17 marks significant events in baseball history, including the first professional game in 1869 and Jackie Robinson's first hit in 1947. Notable debuts and records from legends like Roberto Clemente and Mickey Mantle are also highlighted.
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Cap Anson and a mighty host of others, plus more baseball stories, such as the first pro game, Jackie’s first hit, Sam Snead’s big hit, Mickey LOVED Washington, and the debuts of Clemente, Aparicio, Drysdale and Frank Robinson.
Today in baseball history:
The Cincinnati Red Stockings defeated the Cincinnati Amateurs, marking the first professional baseball game ever played.
Jackie Robinson recorded his first major league hit on April 17, 1947, during a game against the Boston Braves.
Golf legend Sam Snead hit a golf ball from home plate over the Wrigley Field scoreboard, demonstrating its height and distance.
Roberto Clemente, Luis Aparicio, Don Drysdale, and Frank Robinson all made their major league debuts on April 17, 1956.

Zay Flowers claims Harbaugh's tough practices led to injuries for Ravens players.

Koeman destaca a Kees Smit como el próximo fichaje del Barça, un mix entre Pedri y De Jong.
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Cubs Birthdays: Roberto Peña, Bob Osborn, Morrie Schick, Scott Perry, Tom Needham, Mike Jacob. Also notable: Cap Anson* HOF
Today in history:
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