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Chicago Cubs history unpacked, April 20
TL;DR
On April 20, baseball history highlights include the Chicago Cubs' first game at Weeghman Park in 1916 and notable performances from players like Babe Ruth and Ted Williams. The day also marks significant events from various years in baseball.
Key points
- Chicago Cubs played first game at Weeghman Park in 1916
- Addie Joss pitched a no-hitter on April 20, 1910
- Babe Ruth homered in front of record attendance in 1932
- Ted Williams debuted for the Boston Red Sox in 1939
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Today in baseball history:
- 1903 – On Opening Day, before 8,376 fans at Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds, the Boston Americans defeat the Philadelphia Athletics in the morning game of a Patriots’ Day twin bill, 9-4. Connie Mack‘s Athletics win the matinee match-up featuring two future Hall of Fame pitchers, 10-7, as 27,658 spectators enjoy watching starters Eddie Plank and Cy Young oppose one another.
- 1908 – Henry Chadwick dies at age 83 in Brooklyn, New York. A sportswriter and historian, Chadwick was one of the prime movers in the rise of baseball to its unprecedented popularity at the turn of the .
Q&A
What significant event happened for the Chicago Cubs on April 20, 1916?
On April 20, 1916, the Chicago Cubs played their first game at Weeghman Park, which would later be renamed Wrigley Field.
Who was the first player to pitch a no-hitter on April 20, 1910?
Addie Joss of the Cleveland Naps pitched his second career no-hitter on April 20, 1910, against the Chicago White Sox.
What record did Babe Ruth set on April 20, 1932?
On April 20, 1932, Babe Ruth homered during the New York Yankees' opener, which drew a record paid attendance of 55,452 at Yankee Stadium.
Which rookie made his debut for the Boston Red Sox on April 20, 1939?
Ted Williams made his debut for the Boston Red Sox on April 20, 1939, during their opener at Yankee Stadium.
