Today in Baseball History: August 21st

1982 On August 21, 1982, Rollie Fingers of the Milwaukee Brewers becomes the first major leaguer to reach 300 career saves. The future Hall of Famer achieves the milestone in preserving a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners.

1975 On August 21, 1975, Tony Conigliaro of the Boston Red Sox announces his retirement after a celebrated comeback. Conigliaro appeared on the verge of stardom in 1967, when a near-fatal beaning curtailed his career. He returned in 1969 before suffering problems with his vision, which caused him to retire for the first time.

1975 On August 21, 1975, brothers Rick and Paul Reuschel of the Chicago Cubs combine on a 7-0 shutout victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Rick pitches 6 1/3 innings before Paul comes on and finishes the game in relief. The game marks the first time that two brothers have combined on a shutout.

1967 On August 21, 1967, Ken "Hawk" Harrelson of the Kansas City A's becomes baseball's first free agent when he is "fired" by team owner Charlie Finley. Harrelson had drawn the wrath of Finley by allegedly referring to him as a "menace" to baseball. Remaining unemployed for only a few days, Harrelson will sign on with the Boston Red Sox, becoming a part of their "Impossible Dream" pennant-winning team.

1963 On August 21, 1963, Jerry Lynch of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits his 15th career pinch-hit home run - a major league record. Lynch's latest blast gives the Pirates a 7-6 win over the Chicago Cubs.

1947 On August 21, 1947, the first-ever Little League World Series is held in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The hometown Maynard Midgets, based in Williamsport, win the Series with a 16-7 decision.

1932 On August 21, 1932, Wes Ferrell of the Cleveland Indians becomes the first pitcher in the 20th century to win 20 or more games in each of his first four seasons. Ferrell, who will finish the 1932 campaign with 23 victories, defeats Washington, 11-5.

1931 On August 21, 1931, Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees hits his 600th major league home run. Ruth's milestone launch helps the Yankees to an 11-7 win over the St. Louis Browns.

1926 On August 21, 1926, White Sox righty Ted Lyons pitches a 6-0 no-hitter against Boston. Lyons takes just 67 minutes to pitch his gem, allowing just one walk. Lyons won 260 games in his 21-year Hall of Fame career.

1915 On August 21, 1915, the Chicago White Sox acquire outfielder Joe Jackson from the Cleveland Indians for outfielders Larry Chappell and Robert Roth, pitcher Ed Klepfer, and over $31,000 in cash. Jackson will become a star for the White Sox but will later be banned from baseball for his alleged involvement in the "Black Sox" scandal of 1919.