Baseball history unpacked, April 11

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Some light unpacking today. None of the historical items warrant a deep dig but there were a few notable happenings. A couple of associated links and a vid or two for you.

Today in baseball history:

• 1912 - Redland Field, the steel and concrete ballpark named to match the team’s moniker and hue, makes its debut with the hometown Reds beating Chicago, 10-6. In 1934, the Cincinnati ballpark will become known as Crosley Field in honor of the team owner Powel Crosley. (1)

• 1961 - Red Sox rookie Carl Yastrzemski, in his major league debut, singles off Kansas City’s Ray Herbert in the team’s 5-2 Opening Day loss at Fenway Park. (1)

• 1966 - Emmett Ashford becomes the first black major league umpire, working third base when the Senators host the Tigers on Opening Day at D.C. Stadium. (1)

About Emmett Ashford.

• 1969 - The Seattle Pilots played their first game, with Gary Bell shutting out the White Sox 7-0 at Sicks Stadium. (2)

Seattle Pilots: The first voyage [VIDEO].

Image gallery.

• 1993 - When Brewer catcher Dave Nilsson catches for Graeme Lloyd, they become the first all-Australian battery in major league history. (1)

• 1997 - To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the integration of baseball, Sharon Robinson, Jackie’s daughter, and Pumpsie Green each threw out the first pitch at Fenway Park. In 1959, Green became to the first black to appear in a Red Sox uniform, making Boston the last team to integrate in the major leagues. (1)

• Cubs birthdays: Hank Schenz, Robin Jennings, Todd Dunwoody, Andres Blanco. (3)
• (1) — The National Pastime.
• (2) — Today in Baseball History.
• (3) — Baseball Reference.