May 6 in baseball history features notable events, including Babe Ruth's first major league home run in 1915 while playing for Boston, and Hank Greenberg's last game before military service where he hit two home runs for the Tigers in 1941. Other highlights include Bobo Holloman's debut no-hitter in 1953 and Gaylord Perry achieving 300 wins in 1982. The day also marks other significant performances and records by various players, showcasing the rich history of the sport on this date.
In 1941, Hank Greenberg delivered an impressive performance by hitting two home runs in his last game before joining the military, contributing to a 7-4 win for the Tigers.
Babe Ruth made history on May 6, 1915, hitting his first major league home run while playing for Boston against Yankees pitcher Jack Warhop.
In 1982, Gaylord Perry of the Seattle Mariners achieved a significant milestone by becoming the 15th major league pitcher to secure 300 career victories.
On May 6, 1953, Bobo Holloman pitched a remarkable no-hitter against the Philadelphia Athletics, marking a thrilling debut in his first major league start.
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