1971 - At RFK Stadium, 45,000 fans watch the last Opening Day game to be played in Washington, DC until 2005. Dick Bosman pitches a six-hit shutout as the Washington Senators beat the Oakland Athletics, 8 - 0. After the season, owner Bob Short will move the Senators to Arlington, Texas, where they will play under the name “Texas Rangers” .
1997 - Just one day after Turner Field opens its doors for baseball, the stadium holds its first slumber party.
