Contributed by Ryan Campbell

Events

1958 – Commissioner Ford Frick announces that fans will no longer for All-Stars, a privilege that was lost until 1969.

1994 – Deion Sanders plays in the Super Bowl, becoming the first professional athlete to play in the Super Bowl and the World Series

Deaths

1948 – Herb Pennock, a Hall of Fame pitcher whose career spanned 22 seasons

Births

1923 – Walt Dropo, the 1950 AL Rookie of the Year when he lead the league with 144 RBI and 326 total bases

1943 – Davey Johnson, a four time All-Star, three time Gold Glove recipient and manager of four Major League teams

1982 – Jorge Cantu, who was born in McAllen, Texas but raised in Mexico, and played for the Mexican national team