2000March 26, 1974: The Red Sox release future Hall of Fame members designated hitter Orlando Cepeda and shortstop Luis Aparicio on the same day; Cepeda, who was the team's first designated hitter, catches on with the Kansas City Royals for one last season, but Aparicio, who had played 18 seasons in the major leagues elects to retire from baseball.(23)
TOM CONNOLLY - THE FIRST AMERICAN LEAGUE UMPIRE
It is remarkable that Connolly earned the honor of umpiring in the first World Series opener which the Boston Americans took from the Pittsburg Pirates by the score of 7-3.
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TOM CONNOLLY - THE FIRST AMERICAN LEAGUE UMPIRE
It is remarkable that Connolly earned the honor of umpiring in the first World Series opener which the Boston Americans took from the Pittsburg Pirates by the score of 7-3.
April 24, 2022
April 24, 2022
REMEMBERING FRANK SULLIVAN
My dear friend Frank Sullivan would have been 91 years-old on January 23, 2021. And I am saddened to report that his lovely wife Marilyn passed away on January 15, 2020, surrounded by her loving family at her home on Kauai, HI.
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REMEMBERING FRANK SULLIVAN
My dear friend Frank Sullivan would have been 91 years-old on January 23, 2021. And I am saddened to report that his lovely wife Marilyn passed away on January 15, 2020, surrounded by her loving family at her home on Kauai, HI.
January 22, 2022
January 22, 2022
THE DESIGNATED HITTER TURNS 48!
When Orlando Cepeda agreed to a one-year contract with the Red Sox on January 18, 1973, he became the first major league player signed expressly to become a designated hitter under the new American League rule.
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THE DESIGNATED HITTER TURNS 48!
When Orlando Cepeda agreed to a one-year contract with the Red Sox on January 18, 1973, he became the first major league player signed expressly to become a designated hitter under the new American League rule.
August 26, 2021
August 26, 2021
Boston Baseball History Presentations
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