Today in Baseball History: May 7th

1995 On May 7, 1995, former major leaguer Gus Bell dies at the age of 66. As the patriarch of a three-generation baseball family, Bell reached the 100-RBI mark four times while starring for the Cincinnati Reds. His son, Buddy, and his grandsons, David and Mike, later played in the major leagues.

1986 On May 7, 1986, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Garry Maddox announces his retirement at the age of 36. The slick-fielding, fleet center fielder won eight Gold Gloves.

1975 On May 7, 1975, the Atlanta Braves trade holdout first baseman Dick Allen and catcher Johnny Oates to the Philadelphia Phillies for catcher Jim Essian, outfielder Barry Bonnell, and and cash. Allen had refused to report to the Braves after being acquired in an off-season deal with the Chicago White Sox.

1959 On May 7, 1959, the largest crowd in major league history turns out for "Roy Campanella Night" at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Even though the game is only an exhibition, a crowd of 93,103 honors the former star, whose career was ended by an auto accident.

1957 On May 7, 1957, Cleveland Indians pitcher Herb Score is struck in the right eye by a line drive hit by the New York Yankees' Gil McDougald. Score will miss the rest of the season with a fractured nose and damaged eye. Although Score will make a comeback, he will never be the dominating pitcher had been prior to the injury.

1941 On May 7, 1941, the Pittsburgh Pirates trade future Hall of Famer Lloyd Waner to the Boston Braves for pitcher Nick Strincevich. Although Waner will hit .412 in 19 games, the Braves will trade him to the Cincinnati Reds on June 12.

1941 On May 7, 1941, Hank Greenberg plays his final game with the Detroit Tigers before entering the Army for service in World War II. Greenberg had won the American League's Most Valuable Player Award in 1940.

1925 On May 7, 1925, Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Glenn Wright turns an unassisted triple play against the St. Louis Cardinals. The play involves two future Hall of Famers. Jim Bottomley hits a line drive that is caught by Wright, who steps on second base for the second out. He then completes the triple killing by tagging Rogers Hornsby.

1917 On May 7, 1917, Boston Red Sox lefthander Babe Ruth outduels Washington Senators star Walter Johnson in a matchup of future Hall of Famers. Ruth knocks in the only run of the Red Sox' 1-0 victory with a sacrifice fly.