WAAAY too few people know about the Negro League All-Star games—known as the East-West All-Star Game—which started at Comiskey Park in 1933, the same year and venue as the AL/NL All-Star Game.

On this date in 1984, Jim Deshaies made his MLB debut, in a uniform you likely don’t associate with him.

On this date in 1988, the Cubs didn’t play what wasn’t the first night game at Wrigley Field. Confused? Have a listen.

On THIS DATE in 1976, Cal Hubbard was enshrined in Cooperstown—13 years after his induction as part of the inaugural class in Canton.

On this date in 1990, the Cookie who lined a Flatbush winner died at 77.

The original mover and shaker behind Chicago streetwear died on this date in 2021, but his legacy lives on.

On this date in 1917, a future Pro Football Hall of Famer played his final Major League Baseball game.

On this date in 1997, a big-boned kid and his friends changed TV forever.