Today in Baseball History: June 21st

1989 On June 21, 1989, Carlton Fisk of the Chicago White Sox sets a record for most home runs by a catcher. Fisk hits his 307th home run as a receiver, breaking the record held by Yogi Berra. Fisk's home run, part of a three-RBI day, helps the White Sox to a 7-3 win over the New York Yankees.

1989 On June 21, 1989, the New York Yankees trade disgruntled superstar Rickey Henderson, hitting only .247 at the time, to the Oakland A's for outfielder Luis Polonia and pitchers Greg Cadaret and Eric Plunk. Henderson, who had started his major league career with the A's in 1979, had joined the Yankees in a multi-player trade after the 1984 season…

1974 On June 21, 1974, the Atlanta Braves fire Eddie Mathews as manager, replacing him with Clyde King. A legendary player with the Braves from 1952 to 1966, Mathews had managed the Braves since the middle of the 1972 season…

1970 On June 21, 1970, obscure Detroit Tigers infielder Cesar "Coco" Gutierrez becomes the first modern day player to go 7-for-7 in a game. Gutierrez, who raps out six singles and a double against the Cleveland Indians, will collect only 128 hits during his career.

1964 On June 21, 1964, Jim Bunning pitches a perfect game for the Philadelphia Phillies, who beat the New York Mets, 6-0. Bunning's perfect game, which falls on Father's Day, is the first in the regular season since 1922. Bunning also drives in two runs to help his own cause.

1952 On June 21, 1952, the Harrisburg Senators sign a female player, Eleanor Engle, to a pro contract. National Association President George Trautman reacts to the move by placing a ban on women players, preventing Engle from ever playing in a game.

1946 On June 21, 1946, future Hall of Famer Bill Veeck purchases the Cleveland Indians. Veeck, the head of a group of new owners, will make headlines in 1947, when he signs Larry Doby as the first African-American player in the history of the American League.

1941 On June 21, 1941, the 20-game winning streak of future Hall of Famer Lefty Grove comes to an end. Grove and the Red Sox lose to the St. Louis Browns, 13-9, at Fenway Park.

1901 On June 21, 1901, Harley "Doc" Parker of the Cincinnati Reds gives up 21 runs and 26 hits in losing to the Brooklyn Superbas. Incredibly, Parker is allowed to pitch a complete game. He will never again pitch in a major league game.