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July 16: Today's featured birthday is that of Nick Bucci, who turns 36.
- 1939 - Tsuruo Otsuka of the Tokyo Senators reaches base despite striking out twice in one game.
- 1947 - Lou Boudreau orders player/clown Jackie Price off the train carrying the Cleveland Indians after he lets two snakes loose, causing a huge commotion.
- 1974 - The Boston Red Sox release two future Hall of Famers, Luis Aparicio and Orlando Cepeda. Aparicio retires.
- 1991 - Ball State University pinch-hitter Dan Lehrman homers twice in an inning, tying the NCAA record.
- 2005 - The Rakuten Golden Eagles (pictured) make their debut in fine form, beating the Chiba Lotte Marines, 3-1, behind a five-hitter from Hisashi Iwakuma. Chiba Lotte will rebound to win the 2005 Japan Series while Rakuten will finish last like a typical expansion team.
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