Today in Baseball History: April 14th

1969 On April 14, 1969, the expansion Montreal Expos host their first game north of the border, marking the first time a regular season major league game is played outside of the United States. The Expos win their debut at Jarry Park, edging the St. Louis Cardinals, 8-7. Mack Jones hits a three-run homer and two-run triple.

1968 On April 14, 1968, future Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan earns the first of his 324 major league victories. The 21-year-old right-hander hurls six and two-thirds innings of shutout baseball to lead the New York Mets over the Houston Astros…

1968 On April 14, 1968, Jim Bunning records the 1,000th strikeout of his National League career. The Pittsburgh Pirates' right-hander becomes the first pitcher since Cy Young to record 1,000 K's in both the National and American leagues.

1967 On April 14, 1967, Boston Red Sox rookie Billy Rohr makes a memorable debut by no-hitting the New York Yankees for eight and two-thirds innings. Elston Howard spoils Rohr's masterpiece with a two-out single in the ninth, but the Red Sox still win, 3-0. Despite his impressive debut, Rohr will win only two more games in his major league career…

1961 On April 14, 1961, the "new" Washington Senators franchise wins its first game, defeating the Cleveland Indians, 3-2. Joe McClain earns the victory for the Senators, one of two new expansion teams in the American League. The "old" Washington Senators had moved to Minnesota after the 1960 season.

1960 On April 14, 1960, Eddie Sawyer resigns as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies just one day into the new season. The Phillies replace Sawyer, the manager of the National League champion "Whiz Kids" of 1950, with Gene Mauch, who begins a 26-year managing career in the major leagues…

1955 On April 14, 1955, Elston Howard becomes the first African-American player in the history of the New York Yankees. The 26-year-old catcher/outfielder makes his debut against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Howard singles and drives in a run in the Yankees' 8-4 loss…

1922 On April 14, 1922, Hall of Famer Adrian "Cap" Anson dies at the age of 70. Anson batted .329 over a 22-year career and led the National League in hitting four times. He also compiled a 20-year career as a manager in the National League.

1910 On April 14, 1910, William Howard Taft becomes the first U.S. President to throw out a ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day. Attending the game in Washington, D.C., President Taft tosses the first ball to future Hall of Famer Walter Johnson…