Today in Baseball History: July 25th

2008 On July 25, 2008, a statue is dedicated at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum honoring former Negro leagues legend Buck O"Neil.

2007 On July 25, 2007, two New York players reached the doorstep of career milestones. Lefty Tom Glavine of the Mets notched his 299th victory, and a few hours later, Yankee slugger Alex Rodriguez clubbed his 499th home run.

2004 On July 25, 2004, a record number of Hall of Famers return to Cooperstown to witness the Induction of Dennis Eckersley and Paul Molitor. In all, 53 living Hall of Fame members are on hand for the ceremony.

1978 On July 25, 1978, the New York Yankees name Bob Lemon as manager, jettisoning Billy Martin. Under Lemon's leadership, the Yankees will erase a nine-and-a-half-game deficit and win the American League East on their way to the World Championship.

1966 On July 25, 1966, Casey Stengel and Ted Williams are inducted into the Hall of Fame. Both men make memorable speeches in Cooperstown. Williams calls for the election of former Negro leagues stars to the Hall of Fame. Five years later, Satchel Paige will become the first Negro Leagues standout to take his place in Cooperstown. Stengel amazes the crowd with his recollections of his nearly six decades in baseball.

1965 On July 25, 1965, New York Mets manager Casey Stengel falls and breaks his hip after attending the Mets' Old-Timers' dinner. The 74-year-old Stengel will have hip replacement surgery the next day, ending his managerial career.

1961 On July 25, 1961, Roger Maris of the New York Yankees hits four home runs during a doubleheader sweep of the Chicago White Sox, giving him 40 for the season. Maris ties the American League record for most home runs in a twinbill. Maris will eventually break Babe Ruth's single-season home run record.

1955 On July 25, 1955, the largest contingent of living Hall of Famers to date congregate in Cooperstown for the Induction Ceremony. The new members include: third baseman Home Run Baker, center fielder Joe DiMaggio, catcher Gabby Hartnett, pitcher Ted Lyons, catcher Ray Schalk, and pitcher Dazzy Vance. A record crowd attends the ceremony, many coming to cheer on DiMaggio, one of the most popular players of his era.

1941 On July 25, 1941, Lefty Grove of the Boston Red Sox wins his 300th game, a 10-6 decision over the Cleveland Indians. Despite giving up 12 hits, Grove becomes the sixth pitcher in the modern era to reach the milestone.

1930 On July 25, 1930, the Philadelphia A's pull off an unusual feat, as they execute two triple steals against the Cleveland Indians. Future Hall of Famers Al Simmons, Mickey Cochrane, and Jimmie Foxx are among those who take part in the triple steals.

1883 On July 25, 1883, future Hall of Famer Charles "Old Hoss" Radbourn pitches a 1-0 no-hitter against Worcester. Radbourn wins 48 games that season, and 309 in his career.