This Day in Baseball History
October 15
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Events This Day
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Record Events
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World Series Moments
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On This Day: October 15
1988World Series
Kirk Gibson Walk-Off
Kirk Gibson hits an iconic pinch-hit walk-off home run in World Series Game 1.
Kirk GibsonDennis EckersleyDodgersAthletics
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Iconic Moments in Baseball History
April 15, 1947
Jackie Robinson Breaks Color Barrier
Jackie Robinson debuts for the Brooklyn Dodgers, changing baseball forever.
October 8, 1956
Don Larsen Perfect Game
The only perfect game in World Series history.
September 6, 1995
Cal Ripken 2,131
Cal Ripken Jr. breaks Lou Gehrig's consecutive games record.