May 1st:
1883: The New York Gothams, later known as the Giants, defeat the Boston Beaneaters 7-5 in their first game.
1884: Toledo's Moses Fleetwood Walker becomes the first black player in M.L. history.
1901: Herm McFarland hits the first grand slam in A.L. history, helping the White Sox defeat the Tigers 19-9. The Tigers commit an A.L. record 12 errors.
1906: The Phillies Josh Lush pitches a no-hitter in a 6-0 win over the Brooklyn Superbas.
1925: In a 9-4 A's loss to the Senators, Jimmie Foxx singles in his first M.L. at bat.
1926: Pitching for Chattanooga in a Negro Southern League game, Satchel Paige makes his professional debut. He gives up two hits in a 1-0 win over the New Orleans Algiers.
1951: Mickey Mantle hits the first of his 536 career home runs.
1969: The Astros Don Wilson pitches a no-hitter in a 6-0 win over the Reds. The prior day, the Reds Jim Maloney no-hit the Astros.
1991: Rickey Henderson steals his 939th career base, breaking Lou Brock's all time record.
1991: The Rangers Nolan Ryan pitches his seventh career no-hitter in a 3-0 win over the Blue Jays.
2002: Trevor Hoffman records his 321st save with the Padres, setting a new M.L. record with one team.
2004: In the Giants 6-3 win over the Marlins, Barry Bonds is intentionally walked four times, a new M.L. record for a nine inning game.
2012: With an Orioles victory over the Yankees, Buck Showalter records his 1,000th managerial win.