In 1974, Frank Robinson signs a player-manager contract with the Cleveland Indians, making him the first Black manager in major league history. See more sports moments from this date:
1951 — Bobby Thomson hits a three-run homer off Ralph Branca of the Brooklyn Dodgers with one out in the bottom of the ninth to give the New York Giants a dramatic 5-4 playoff victory and the National League pennant.
Frank Robinson smiles as he is named manager of the Cleveland Indians, succeeding Ken Aspromonte, in Cleveland, Oct. 3, 1974. Robinson is the first Black manager in the history of Major League Baseball. At left is Nick Mileti, president of the Indians. 1981 — Southern California’s Marcus Allen rushes for 223 yards against Oregon State, his fourth straight 200-plus rushing game.
In an Oct. 3, 1997 file photo Detroit Vipers' John Gruden, left, places his stick over Gordie Howe's during the playing of the national anthem before an International Hockey League game against the Kansas City Blades in Auburn Hills, Mich. 1998 — Ricky Williams rushes for a school-record 350 yards and five touchdowns to set NCAA records with 65 career rushing touchdowns and career points by a non-kicker as Texas defeats Iowa State 54-33.