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shown with Jersey City officials, announced that, in 1956 through 1958, the Dodgers would play seven games each season in Jersey City and would have the option to continue the agreement for three years beyond that.

April 19, 1956: Dodgers defeat Phillies in Jersey City opener

Ernie Banks (Trading Card DB)

April 20, 1956: Banks, Irvin, Jones lead Cubs to home opener win

April 22, 1956: Orioles’ Fred Besana settles down to beat Senators

Don Drysdale

April 23, 1956: Don Drysdale beats Phillies in first major-league start

April 24, 1956: ‘Play of Four Decisions’ ensures Metropolitan Stadium’s debut is memorable

Bill White (Trading Card Database)

May 7, 1956: Giants bullpen implosion spoils Bill White’s stellar major-league debut

Carl Erskine (SABR-Rucker Archive)

May 12, 1956: Carl Erskine’s second no-hitter is first to be broadcast on national TV

May 22, 1956: Troy Herriage earns first and only major-league win for Kansas City A’s

May 26, 1956: Braves walk off in 11th to preserve Crone’s complete-game gem

Richie Ashburn (Trading Card DB)

June 3, 1956: Richie Ashburn’s only career 5-hit game lifts Phillies over Cardinals

Willie Mays (NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME LIBRARY)

June 7, 1956: Willie Mays homers twice in Giants’ exhibition win at Metropolitan Stadium

June 17, 1956: White Sox score 20 runs to give a glimmer of hope during a season of great expectations

June 23, 1956: Don Zimmer’s second beaning

June 26, 1956: Sal Maglie pitches, Rube Walker hits Dodgers past Cubs

July 3, 1956: ‘Best batting-practice pitcher’ Johnny O’Brien saves Bucs

Trading Card Database

July 10, 1956: The Kid, The Man, the Say Hey Kid, and the Commerce Comet shine at All-Star Game

Mel Parnell (TRADING CARD DB)

July 14, 1956: Boston’s Mel Parnell makes last stand, tosses no-hitter at Fenway Park

July 19, 1956: Joe Adcock’s forever record of 8 RBIs at County Stadium

July 25, 1956: Dodgers win on Snider walkoff home run in Jersey City

July 25, 1956: Roberto Clemente hits an inside-the-park, walk-off grand slam to lift Pirates

August 15, 1956: Giants’ Antonelli outduels Dodgers’ Newcombe in Jersey City

August 18, 1956: Redlegs, Braves combine for record 10 “taters” on a Saturday evening

August 27, 1956: ‘Grate’ throw highlights Millers’ win over Omaha

Trading Card Database

August 31, 1956: Jim Lemon becomes first Senator to hit 3 homers in a game at Griffith Stadium 

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