Today in Baseball History: March 1st

1993 On March 1, 1993, New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner resumes his role as the team's general partner. Commissioner Fay Vincent had banned Steinbrenner from day-to-day activities with the Yankees because of his relationship with convicted gambler Howie Spira.

1969 On March 1, 1969, New York Yankees legend Mickey Mantle announces his retirement. Mantle, who slumped to a .237 average in 1968, finishes his career with 536 home runs and a .298 average. The Yankees offer Mantle a coaching position on manager Ralph Houk's staff.

1965 On March 1, 1965, future Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente misses the opening day of spring training because of a bout with malaria. The Pittsburgh Pirates' right fielder will sit out a full month of training camp with the disease, which he contracted during the off-season. Clemente will recover to bat .329, but will hit only 10 home runs with 65 RBIs, his worst totals since 1959.

1954 On March 1, 1954, Boston Red Sox star Ted Williams breaks his collarbone during the team's first practice of spring training. The injury will force Williams to miss Opening Day and will keep him out of the Red Sox' lineup until May 15.

1944 On March 1, 1944, future Hall of Fame catcher Rick Ferrell is traded by the St. Louis Browns to the Washington Senators for outfielder Gene "Rowdy" Moore and cash. Ferrell will hit .277 for Washington in 1944.