2000 - Bud Selig suspends Braves reliever John Rocker until May 1 after comments made in an interview with Sports Illustrated. Rocker also receives an undisclosed fine and is ordered to undergo sensitivity training.
MLB History
1919 - Jackie Robinson is born in Cairo, Georgia. Robinson will become the first black player in major league history when he debuts for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.
1931 - Ernie Banks is born in Dallas, Texas. Banks will debut with the Chicago Cubs in 1953 and will finish his career with 512 home runs.