1903 - Ban Johnson is reelected as president of the American League and given a raise to $10,000. The league also votes to allow coaches at first and third base at all times. The AL also adopts the “foul strike” rule that has been in place in the National League since 1901. A foul ball will now count as a strike unless there are already two strikes.
1920 - Ty Cobb agrees to a $32,500 contract as manager of the Tigers.
1956 - Former shortstop Phil Rizzuto signs on as a radio and TV announcer with the Yankees.