June 6, 1921 - The Detroit Stars' Bill Gatewood pitches the first no-hitter in Negro League history, defeating the Cuban Stars 4-0.
June 6, 1941 - The Giants use plastic batting helmets for the first time against the Pirates but lose a doubleheader to the Bucs 5-4 and 4-3. In the nightcap, Pittsburgh pitcher Rip Sewell sets an N.L. record by totaling 11 assists.
June 6, 1944 - All major-league games are canceled as the country's focus is turned toward Europe while allied forces invade occupied France.
June 6, 1958 - Ozzie Virgil, acquired from the Giants in January, becomes the first black player to appear in a Tigers game. He goes 1-for-5 in the 11-2 win over Washington.
June 6, 1971 - Willie Mays strokes a 12th-inning home run off Joe Hoerner of the Phillies in the second game of a doubleheader, his 22nd — and last — career extra-inning homer, a major-league mark. 1975 - Nolan Ryan's bid for a second no-hitter in a row is foiled by Hank Aaron's single in the sixth inning. Ryan gives up one other hit in overpowering the Brewers 6-0.
June 6, 1983 - The Twins select pitcher Tim Belcher with the first pick in the annual June free-agent draft, but Belcher will reject their $125,000 signing bonus offer and pitch for Team USA in the Pan American Games instead. Belcher will be the first person selected in the January 1984 draft. The Reds take Kurt Stillwell with the second pick. Roger Clemens is taken with 19th pick.
June 6, 1990 - For the second time this season, Cecil Fielder belts three home runs in a game, as Detroit beats the Indians 6-4. Fielder becomes the fourth A.L. player to have two three-homer games in a season.
June 6, 1991 - Albert Belle is shipped to the minors for not running out a ground ball in Cleveland's 2-1 loss to the White Sox.
June 6, 1992 - Eddie Murray of the Mets becomes the all-time leader in RBI by a switch-hitter. He passes Mickey Mantle with his 1,510th RBI.
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