This Day in Baseball History

On September 4, 1960, the playing streak of future Hall of Famer Nellie Fox comes to an end at 798 games. The slick-fielding Chicago White Sox’ second baseman is hospitalized with a virus and is replaced in the lineup by Billy Goodman...

On September 4, 1916, Christy Mathewson of the Cincinnati Reds and Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown of the Chicago Cubs square off in their final major league games. Mathewson wins a 10-8 decision. The two rivals faced each other 25 times during their respective careers…

On September 4, 1985, Gary Carter of the New York Mets hits two home runs in a 9-2 win over the San Diego Padres, giving him a record-tying five over the last two games. Carter, who had hit three home runs in an 8-3 win over the Padres the previous day, becomes the 13th player to hit five long balls in two games.

On September 4, 1941, the New York Yankees become the earliest pennant-clinching team in major league history. The Yankees double up the Boston Red Sox, 6-3, to improve to 91-45 and guarantee another American League title. The Yankees will coast to a final ledger of 101-53…

On September 4, 1966, the Los Angeles Dodgers become the first team in major league history to draw over two millions fans at home and on the road. The Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds draw a crowd of 18,670 fans to Crosley Field. The Dodgers win the game, 8-6…

On September 4, 1993, Jim Abbott of the New York Yankees throws a 4-0 no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians. Abbott, a one-handed pitcher, becomes the first Yankee to throw a no-hitter since Dave Righetti in 1983.

On September 4, 1998, the New York Yankees reach the 100-win mark faster than any team in major league history. The Yankees’ milestone victory, highlighted by Bernie Williams’ two home runs and four RBIs, comes at the expense of the Chicago White Sox, 11-6…

On September 4, 1991, the alleged asterisk attached to Roger Maris’ record of 61 home runs in 1961 is officially removed by an eight-man committee. In actuality, the asterisk never existed, but Maris’ record had been listed separately under a 162-game distinction. Maris now becomes the sole official holder of the single-season home run record…

On September 4, 1933, minor league slugger Joe Hauser of the Minneapolis Millers hits three home runs in a game. Hauser’s latest slugging feat gives him 65 home runs on the season, establishing a new professional record.