Back In Time: April 22

Author:: SI Staff
Publish date:: Apr 22, 2009

Back In Time: April 22

Babe Ruth

Legendary slugger Babe Ruth made his pitching debut with the Baltimore Orioles.

Karl Malone

At 36 years, 273 days, Karl Malone became the oldest player in NBA history to score 50 points or more in a playoff game when he recorded 50 points in Game 1 of the first round against Seattle.

Michael Moorer

Michael Moorer defeated George Foreman to become the first left-handed heavyweight champion.

Frank Thomas

In the first night game in the new Comiskey Park (now U.S. Cellular Field), Frank Thomas hits the first White Sox home run. The Sox defeated the Orioles, 8-7.

White Sox and Tigers brawl

After being hit by a pitch thrown by White Sox starter Jim Parque, Dean Palmer charges the mound beginning a series of brawls which would continue to erupt throughout the game. By the time the White Sox emerge victorious, 11 participants were ejected from the game. In the days after, 16 players and coaches were suspended -- the largest suspension in MLB history.