Today in Baseball History: May 26th

1995 On May 26, 1995, Ken Griffey Jr. of the Seattle Mariners breaks his wrist while making a spectacular catch against Kevin Bass of the Baltimore Orioles. Some observers call it the greatest catch they've ever seen. Griffey will undergo surgery on his injured wrist and will miss the next three months of action.

1993 On May 26, 1993, a fly ball by Cleveland's Carlos Martinez caroms off the head of Texas Rangers outfielder Jose Canseco and bounces into the stands for a home run. The unusual home run helps the Indians defeat the Rangers, 7-6…

1969 On May 26, 1969, Hank Aaron hits his 500th career double, becoming only the third major leaguer to reach 500 doubles and home runs. During the game, the tent of Atlanta Braves mascot "Chief Noc-a-homa" catches fire.

1962 On May 26, 1962, future Hall of Famer Al Kaline fractures his collarbone while making a dramatic game-saving catch in right field. Kaline helps preserve a 2-1 victory over the New York Yankees but the Detroit Tigers' star will miss two months with the injury.

1959 On May 26, 1959, Harvey Haddix of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches one of the most remarkable games in history. Haddix hurls 12 perfect innings, retiring the first 36 Milwaukee Braves he faces. Haddix loses the perfect game in the 13th, when Felix Mantilla reaches on an error. After a sacrifice bunt and an intentional walk, Haddix surrenders an apparent home run to Joe Adcock. When Adcock passes Hank Aaron on the bases, both men are called out, but Mantilla's run is allowed to stand.

1956 On May 26, 1956, former Philadelphia A's star Al Simmons dies at the age of 54. He batted .334 with 307 home runs during a 20-year career.

1892 On May 26, 1892, future Hall of Famer Hughie Jennings singles with two outs in the ninth inning to spoil future Hall of Famer John Clarkson"s no-hit bid.