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This Day in History
by Johanna Wagner
March 17th
This post was written by Johanna Wagner on March 17, 2010
Posted Under: This Day in History

Contributed by Ryan Campbell

Events

1936 – Joe DiMaggio makes his Yankee debut in an exhibition game against the Cardinals.

1965 – Jackie Robinson breaks another barrier, becoming the first black to be a member of a national network broadcasting team when he signs on with ABC.

2005 – Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Rafeal Palmeiro, Jose Canseco and others testify in front of Congress about steroid use in baseball.

Deaths

1959 – Howard Ehmke, a pitcher who five times led the AL in HBP, a tough feat considering pitcher’s who bean that many guys don’t typically even remain in the league for five years.

Births

1944 – Cito Gaston, a wholly unimpressive outfielder (career 96 OPS+) who made his name as a Manager, winning two World Series titles with the Blue Jays.

1971 – Bill Mueller, the 2003 AL batting champ

1976 – Scott Downs, one of the few players who has played for both the Expos and the Blue Jays.

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