Today in Baseball History: August 5th

2007 On August 5, 2007, Mets left-hander Tom Glavine won his 300th career game, defeating the Cubs in Chicago"s Wrigley Field, 8-3. Glavine, the fifth southpaw to reach the 300-victory level, pitched 6 1/3 innings to become the first 300-game winner since former teammate Greg Maddux in 2004.

1999 On August 5, 1999, Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals becomes the 16th major leaguer to join the 500-home run club. McGwire's milestone blast - a solo shot in the third inning - comes against Andy Ashby of the San Diego Padres. In the eighth inning, McGwire adds his 501st home run. The Cardinals lose the game, 10-2.

1984 On August 5, 1984, Cliff Johnson of the Toronto Blue Jays sets a major league record by hitting his 19th career pinch-hit home run. Johnson eclipses Jerry Lynch's record by homering against Tippy Martinez of the Baltimore Orioles. The Blue Jays win the game, 4-3.

1979 On August 5, 1979, Willie Mays is inducted into the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Mays slugged 660 homers, batted .302, and collected 3,283 hits in his 22-year career. Known for his all-around play, Mays won 12 Gold Glove Awards for his defense in center field. Former National League outfielder Hack Wilson and executive Warren Giles are also inducted during the ceremony in Cooperstown, which draws a record crowd.

1972 On August 5, 1972, the errorless streak of Detroit Tigers shortstop Eddie Brinkman is halted. Brinkman's streak ends after 72 games and 331 total chances. Brinkman's miscue doesn't prevent the Tigers from upending the Cleveland Indians, 4-3.

1969 On August 5, 1969, Willie Stargell of the Pittsburgh Pirates becomes the first player to hit a home run completely out of Dodger Stadium. Stargell's titanic blast travels over 500 feet and helps the Pirates win, 11-3.

1963 On August 5, 1963, a record number of Hall of Famers are in Cooperstown for the annual induction ceremony. Four new members receive plaques: pitchers John Clarkson and Eppa Rixey, and outfielders Elmer Flick and Sam Rice.

1955 On August 5, 1955, White Sox skipper Marty Marion gives future Hall of Fame second baseman Nellie Fox the day off, after Fox had played in 274 straight games. The next day, Fox begins a streak of 798 consecutive games played.

1921 On August 5, 1921, a baseball game is broadcast via radio for the first time. Station KDKA in Pittsburgh carries the game from Forbes Field between the Pirates and Phillies. The Pirates win, 8-5, as future Hall of Famers Max Carey and Rabbit Maranville play in the historic game.

1921 On August 5, 1921, Harold Arlin announces the play-by-play on the first radio broadcast of a major league game. The game between the Pirates and Phillies, which the Pirates win, 8-5, is heard over KDKA radio in Pittsburgh. Arlin's grandson, Steve Arlin, will one day pitch for the San Diego Padres.