On this date in 1954, Roberto Clemente signed his first contract with a team in Organized Baseball—but NOT the one you likely associate him with.

On this date in 1967, softball legend Eddie Feigner—maybe the best pitcher EVER, on ANY level—struck out Mays, Killebrew, McCovey, Clemente, and Piersall.

Don’t believe it? Take a look.

On this date in 1964, Cooperstown opened its doors to Old Aches and Pains.

On this date in 1961, Charlie Finley became the sole owner of the Kansas City Athletics. After 6 1/2 years of shenanigans, he’d move the team to Oakland, setting a precedent for problematic A’s owners.

As we roll on with Black History Month, we look back at this date in 1956, when a bunch of spineless, gutless, racist old White dudes were more than happy—proud, even—to be publicly quoted on the topic of segregated sports.

As we remember the Heart(ley) of Da Bears, we wish a Happy Valentine’s Day to all those who celebrate!

On this date in 1964, 1962 NL Rookie of the Year Kenny Hubbs died when the plane he was piloting went down in inclement weather outside of Provo, UT.

Ray Dandridge—the greatest third baseman to never play in the AL/NL—was born on this date in 1913.

Kiki Cuyler went from being a 21 year-old Army veteran working in a Buick factory to a plaque in Cooperstown. He died on this date in 1950, at the age of 51.

On this date in 1975, Negro Leagues star Judy Johnson was elected to Cooperstown.