This Day In Baseball History: August 7th (Boggs Gets 3000th Hit)

In 1907, Senator hurler Walter Johnson won his first major league game beating the Indians, 7-2… the 'Big Train' went on to tally 416 victories during his 21-year career.

In 1950, three white players of the Chicago American Giants were barred by police from participating in a Negro American League doubleheader against the Birmingham Black Barons. more...