Today in Baseball History: June 10th

1995 On June 10, 1995, colorful broadcaster Lindsey Nelson dies at the age of 76. A member of the New York Mets' original broadcast team in 1962, Nelson served as the team's play-by-play man for 17 seasons. Known for his loud sportscoats, Nelson received the Hall of Fame's Ford Frick Award in 1988.

1981 On June 10, 1981, Pete Rose of the Philadelphia Phillies ties Stan Musial for the most hits in National League history. Rose collects hit number 3,630 against Nolan Ryan of the Houston Astros.

1974 On June 10, 1974, Mike Schmidt hits what may be the longest single in major league history. The Philadelphia Phillies' third baseman slams a ball toward center field, with enough distance to clear the fence at the Houston Astrodome. The ball suddenly hits a speaker that hangs from the Astrodome's ceiling. Center fielder Cesar Cedeno fields the ball quickly and holds Schmidt to one base.

1968 On June 10, 1968, Bob Aspromonte and Rusty Staub of the Houston Astros are fined when they refuse to play in the aftermath of the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy. Maury Wills of the Pittsburgh Pirates also refuses to play, resulting in reported disciplinary action. In the meantime, AL games in Baltimore and Chicago are postponed out of respect for Kennedy.

1959 On June 10, 1959, Rocky Colavito of the Cleveland Indians homers in four consecutive at-bats against the Baltimore Orioles. Colavito becomes only the second player to hit home runs in four straight at-bats in one game. The Tribe defeats the Orioles, 11-8.

1953 On June 10, 1953, Jimmy Piersall of the Boston Red Sox goes 6-for-6 in the first game of a doubleheader. Piersall's performance spearheads an 11-2 victory over the St. Louis Browns.

1952 On June 10, 1952, the St. Louis Browns fire manager Rogers Hornsby, who had become unpopular with most of the team's players. Browns owner Bill Veeck names shortstop Marty Marion as player-manager.

1944 On June 10, 1944, 15-year-old Joe Nuxhall becomes the youngest player to appear in the major leagues. The Cincinnati Reds' rookie struggles badly in two-thirds of an inning against the St. Louis Cardinals, giving up five walks and two hits before being removed by manager Bill McKechnie.

1937 On June 10, 1937, the Washington Senators trade outfielder Ben Chapman and pitcher Bobo Newsom to the Boston Red Sox for catcher Rick Ferrell and pitcher Wes Ferrell, who are brothers. Wes Ferrell will win 24 games in parts of two seasons with Washington before being traded to the New York Yankees in the midst of the 1938 season.

1892 On June 10, 1892, Baltimore catcher Wilbert Robinson went 7-for-7 with 11 RBI in a 25-4 victory over the Browns. Robinson was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1945.