Today in Baseball History: June 30th

1995 On June 30, 1995, Eddie Murray of the Cleveland Indians collects the 3,000th hit of his career. Murray becomes only the second switch-hitter-after all-time leader Pete Rose-to reach the milestone when he singles in the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins.

1986 On June 30, 1986, the New York Yankees acquire journeyman outfielder Claudell Washington and infielder Paul Zuvella from the Atlanta Braves for outfielder-first baseman Ken Griffey. The Yankees become Washington's sixth team-after the Braves, New York Mets, Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers, and Oakland A's.

1979 On June 30, 1979, the fledgling Inter-American League folds after a stormy half-season of existence. The league, which featured teams in Miami and five Latin American cities, had been plagued by poor weather, high transportation costs, and financial instability.

1978 On June 30, 1978, San Francisco Giants slugger and future Hall of Famer Willie McCovey becomes the 12th player in major league history to hit 500 home runs. "Stretch" hits his milestone home run against Atlanta Braves left-hander Jamie Easterly. The Giants lose the game, 10-9…

1977 On June 30, 1977, Larry Doby becomes the second African-American manager in major league history when the Chicago White Sox name him as replacement for the fired Bob Lemon. Under Doby's guidance, the White Sox will struggle to a record of 37-50 for the duration of the season.

1970 On June 30, 1970, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves belts the first home run in Cincinnati's new ballpark, Riverfront Stadium. A crowd of over 51,000 shows up to watch the first game at Riverfront, which replaces Crosley Field. Aaron's Braves beat the Reds, 8-2.

1962 On June 30, 1962, Los Angeles Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax no-hits the New York Mets, 5-0, at Dodger Stadium. Koufax strikes out 13 batters in pitching the first of his four career no-hitters…

1960 On June 30, 1960, Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Dick Stuart clubs three consecutive home runs in an 11-0 win over the San Francisco Giants. Stuart becomes only the second Pirate to hit three homers in a game at Forbes Field, matching the feat of Ralph Kiner.

1948 On June 30, 1948, Cleveland"s Bob Lemon no-hits the Tigers at Briggs Stadium.

1908 On June 30, 1908, Boston Red Sox ace Cy Young pitches the third no-hitter of his career when he shuts down the New York Highlanders, 8-0. The 41-year-old Young becomes the oldest man to pitch a no-hitter. In 1990, Nolan Ryan will pitch a no-hitter at the age of 43.

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