On the one hand, it seems kind of strange for teams to honor (and retire the number of) a player who never appeared in a single for them. At the same time, that day 57 years ago really did mark the beginning of a new era in baseball, and it's only fitting that we recognize that.
On the one hand, it seems kind of strange for teams to honor (and retire the number of) a player who never appeared in a single for them. At the same time, that day 57 years ago really did mark the beginning of a new era in baseball, and it's only fitting that we recognize that.
posted by Jugwine at 12:18 PM on April 16, 2004