1894 - Boston Beaneaters catcher Charlie Bennett loses both of his legs in a horrific train accident. Bennett’s first team, the Detroit Wolverines, will rename their ballpark to Bennett Park in his honor.
1996 - The Braves trade outfielder Mike Kelly to Cincinnati for minor league pitcher Chad Fox.
MLB History
1903 - Frank Farrell and Bill Devery purchase the Baltimore franchise for $18,000 and move it to Manhattan where they will become the New York Highlanders who are the ancestors of today’s New York Yankees.
1908 - The Detroit Tigers name Frank Navin as the team’s president.