Today, we honor Caroline Colianne, the first-ever Special Olympics athlete inducted into the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame

Today, we remember John Jordan O’Neil, the first Black on-field coach in NL/AL history, born on this date in 1911.

On this date in 1957, the storied San Francisco Seals played their final game, as the Giants would take over their home at 16th and Bryant the following year.

On this date in 2022, the producers of Phantom of the Opera announced its end date, after nearly 14,000 shows.

Rube Foster, The Father of the Negro Leagues, was born on this date in 1879

Rick Reuschel notched his 20th victory for the only time in his career on this date in 1977. And today, the #SELLFlagTour came to Wrigley.

On this date in 2010, Tyler Colvin was struck by a shattered bat, ending his season—and putting him in the hospital.

One of just four Major Leaguers EVER with a native Hawaiian surname, Fred Kuhaulua died on this date in 2021.

On this date in 1863, a short-lived and little-known—but ultimately VITAL—cog in the history of Cubs ownership was born in Milwaukee.

On THIS DATE in 1915, Doc Watson authored a complete game victory in his final Major League outing, little more than two years after starting his career the same way.