Today in Baseball History: July 7th

1991 On July 7, 1991, American League umpire Steve Palermo is shot outside of a restaurant in Dallas, Texas. Considered one of the best arbiters in the game, Palermo will make a recovery from serious injuries, but will not return to major league umpiring.

1971 On July 7, 1971, Commissioner Bowie Kuhn announces that Negro leagues players elected to the Hall of Fame will be given full membership in the Museum and will not be honored in a separate wing. Satchel Paige will become the first Negro Leaguer to be inducted later in the year.

1964 On July 7, 1964, the National League defeats the American League, 7-4, on Johnny Callison's two-out, three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning. The Philadelphia Phillies' right fielder connects against Boston Red Sox relief ace Dick Radatz, ending the game at Shea Stadium…

1959 On July 7, 1959, the National League defeats the American League, 5-4, in the All-Star Game at Forbes Field. San Francisco Giants outfielder Willie Mays drives in Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves with the winning run.

1948 On July 7, 1948, the Cleveland Indians sign Negro Leagues legend Satchel Paige to a contract, making him the oldest rookie in major league history. Paige will make his debut two days later, becoming the first black pitcher in the history of the American League.

1937 On July 7, 1937, New York Yankees first baseman Lou Gehrig drives in four runs, leading the American League to an 8-3 win in the All-Star Game played at Washington's Griffith Stadium. The "Iron Horse" pounds out a home run and a double.

1927 On July 7, 1927, the Washington Senators acquire left-handed pitcher Tom Zachary from the St. Louis Browns for right-hander Alvin "General" Crowder. Zachary will gain notoriety when he surrenders Babe Ruth's record-breaking 60th home run later in the season.

1923 On July 7, 1923, the Cleveland Indians set an American League record by scoring 27 runs against the Boston Red Sox. The Indians win, 27-3, as they score at least one run in each inning. The Sox' Lefty O'Doul surrenders 16 runs, 11 hits, and eight walks in three innings of work. O'Doul will later give up pitching and become an outfielder.

1900 On July 7, 1900, Charles "Kid" Nichols of the Boston Beaneaters wins his 300th career game. The 30-year-old Nichols, the youngest pitcher to reach the milestone, defeats the Chicago Cubs, 11-4.