1939: Braves legend Phil Niekro is born. He made his debut with the Milwaukee Braves in 1964. During his incredible 24-year career he won a remarkable 318 games on the mound. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997.
MLB History
1957: In one of the strangest games ever the Kansas City Royals and Pittsburgh Pirates Play a scoreless spring training game that lasts for 18 innings in front of one of the smallest crowds ever recorded 432 people.
1962: The Detroit Tigers sign basketball player Dave DeBusschere he will pitch very well for the Chicago White Sox for two seasons.