Today in Baseball History: November 9th

2006 On November 9, 2006, the Arizona Diamondbacks unveil their new uniforms, which feature a new color scheme of "Sonora" Red and Gray, so named for the desert town north of Phoenix.

1998 On November 9, 1998, Hall of Fame pitcher Jim "Catfish" Hunter announces that he is suffering from Lou Gehrig's Disease. The fatal disease, known medically as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, attacks the nerves in the spinal cord and the brain and leads to a loss of motor skills. Hunter will succumb to the disease less than a year later…

1982 On November 9, 1982, Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Robin Yount is unanimously selected as American League MVP. Yount, who batted .331 and led the league in hitting, helped the Brewers win the American League pennant.

1976 On November 9, 1976, the Oakland A's give future Hall of Famer Billy Williams his unconditional release, ending his major league career. Williams, who spent all but two seasons with the Chicago Cubs, retires with 426 home runs, 2,711 hits, and a lifetime batting average of .290...

1953 On November 9, 1953, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that baseball is not subject to national antitrust laws. The ruling maintains the game's controversial reserve clause, which binds players to their teams…

1950 On November 9, 1950, the Chicago White Sox release long time shortstop Luke Appling. The future Hall of Famer, who had been with Chicago over the last 20 years, will become the manager of the Southern Association's Memphis Chicks.

1935 On November 9, 1935, future Hall of Famer Bob Gibson is born in Omaha, Nebraska. Gibson will make his major league debut in 1959, marking the start of a 17-year career with the St. Louis Cardinals. Gibson will win election to the Hall of Fame in 1981