Today in Baseball History: June 14th

1996 On June 14, 1996, Cal Ripken, Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles breaks the world record for the most consecutive games played. Ripken plays in his 2,215th straight game, eclipsing the mark held by former Japanese League star Sachio Kinugasa. Ripken goes hitless in four at-bats as the Orioles defeat the Kansas City Royals, 6-1.

1990 On June 14, 1990, the National League announces that it will expand by two teams - increasing its membership from 12 to 14 - beginning in 1993. The National League will add the Colorado Rockies and the Florida Marlins to its roster of teams.

1987 On June 14, 1987, future Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt hits three home runs in a game for the third time in his career. Schmidt's trio of home runs, which ties him with Mel Ott on the all-time list, spurs the Philadelphia Phillies to an 11-6 win over the Montreal Expos.

1985 On June 14, 1985, Earl Weaver comes out of retirement to manage the Baltimore Orioles. Weaver, who had led the O's to four American League titles and the 1970 World Championship, replaces the fired Joe Altobelli…

1974 On June 14, 1974, Nolan Ryan of the California Angels strikes out 19 batters in a 13-inning stint against the Boston Red Sox. Ryan's victims include Cecil Cooper, who fans a total of six times. Although the Angels eventually win the game in 15 innings, Ryan settles for a no-decision.

1969 On June 14, 1969, future Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson drives in 10 runs, helping the Oakland A's to a 21-7 romp over the Boston Red Sox. Jackson's five-hit barrage includes two home runs, a double and a three-run single.

1965 On June 14, 1965, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Jim Maloney throws no-hit ball for 10 innings and collects 18 strikeouts against the New York Mets. Maloney loses the no-hitter in the 11th inning, when Johnny Lewis blasts a solo home run to give the Mets a 1-0 win.

1963 On June 14, 1963, Mets" outfielder Duke Snider belts the 400th home run of his career. The "Duke of Flatbush" is elected to the Hall of Fame in 1980.

1952 On June 14, 1952, left-hander Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves strikes out 18 Chicago Cubs in a 15-inning game. The future Hall of Famer allows only six hits in pitching the marathon. At the plate, Spahn hits a home run, but his efforts don't prevent the Braves from losing the game, 3-1, on Hal Jeffcoat's two-run triple.

1949 On June 14, 1949, Eddie Waitkus of the Philadelphia Phillies is shot with a .22-caliber rifle by an obsessed 19-year-old fan named Ruth Ann Steinhagen. Waitkus suffers a collapsed right lung after being shot near his spine, but will survive the bizarre attack on his life.