We have a page on our site where you can see what happened on any given day in baseball history—both on and off the field—from the 1800s to today! Check it out here, from the ordinary to the unbelievable: https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/January_1 | Baseball-Reference.com

Before debuting with the Reds at 38, Bob Thurman was one of the most feared sluggers in the Caribbean, becoming a Dominican League MVP and Caribbean Series champion. | Baseball-Reference.com

Before he was a blur in the outfield, Cool Papa Bell was stacking wins on the mound. He blazed a path to the Hall of Fame with speed, wins, and power. | Baseball-Reference.com