1974 - Hank Aaron ties Babe Ruth with 714 career home runs with a three-run shot off of Reds pitcher Jack Billingham.
MLB History
1911 - Automobile maker Hugh Chalmers announces that he will award a new car to the player who is selected as MVP by the baseball writers.
1977 - The Pirates acquire outfielder Mike Easler from the California Angels in exchange for minor league pitcher Randy Sealy.
1988 - Blue Jays outfielder George Bell becomes the first player to homer three times on Opening Day. All three of Bell’s homers were off of Royals starter Bret Saberhagen and helped Toronto to a 5-3 win.