Today in Baseball History: June 19th

1977 On June 19, 1977, the Cleveland Indians fire Frank Robinson, major league baseball's first black manager. The Indians, in fourth place with a record of 26-31, hire coach Jeff Torborg as Robinson's replacement. Robinson will receive his next managing job four years later with the San Francisco Giants, becoming the first black manger in the National League.

1974 On June 19, 1974, Steve Busby of the Kansas City Royals fires his second career no-hitter. Busby strikes out three batters and walks one in clamping down the Milwaukee Brewers, 2-0. Busby had pitched his first no-hitter in 1973…

1972 On June 19, 1972, the U.S. Supreme Court rules against former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Curt Flood, who had sued Major League Baseball over the reserve clause after being traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. The ruling upholds baseball's antitrust exemption, which was originally granted in 1922.

1942 On June 19, 1942, Paul Waner reaches the 3,000-hit circle with a single against Truett "Rip" Sewell. The 39-year-old Waner, playing for the Boston Braves, collects the milestone hit against his former team, the Pittsburgh Pirates. Waner's Braves lose the game, 7-6, in 11 innings…

1938 On June 19, 1938, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Vander Meer continues his hitless innings streak for three and one-third innings against the Boston Bees. Vander Meer, coming off two straight no-hitters, sees the streak come to an end when he gives up a single to Deb Garms in the fourth inning.

1903 On June 19, 1903, Lou Gehrig is born in New York City. The "Iron Horse" will make his major league debut with the New York Yankees in 1923. He will eventually become New York's everyday first baseman, replacing Wally Pipp…