Carl Erskine, , 1950s Dodgers Pitcher, , Dead at 97.
NBC reports that the baseball legend
died at Community Hospital Anderson in Indiana.
He was one of the last surviving members of the
celebrated Brooklyn teams from the 1950s, having
spent his entire career playing for the Dodgers.
He was one of the last surviving members of the
celebrated Brooklyn teams from the 1950s, having
spent his entire career playing for the Dodgers.
Between 1948 and 1959,
Erskine and the Dodgers took home
five National League pennants.
Between 1948 and 1959,
Erskine and the Dodgers took home
five National League pennants.
The right-handed pitcher had a career record of 122-78 with 981 strikeouts and an ERA of 4.00.
Erskine's best season came in 1953
when he led the National League
with a record of 20-6.
In 1954, Erskine had another
All-Star season, winning 18 games.
Out of his five World Series appearances,
the Dodgers beat the Yankees
in 1955 to win their only championship.
Out of his five World Series appearances,
the Dodgers beat the Yankees
in 1955 to win their only championship.
With Erskine's passing, 88-year-old
Sandy Koufax becomes the lone surviving
Dodgers player from that 1955 World Series team.
With Erskine's passing, 88-year-old
Sandy Koufax becomes the lone surviving
Dodgers player from that 1955 World Series team.
In July of 2023, the Baseball Hall of Fame's
board of directors awarded Erskine with
the Buck O'Neil lifetime achievement award.
In July of 2023, the Baseball Hall of Fame's
board of directors awarded Erskine with
the Buck O'Neil lifetime achievement award.
For millions of fans, he was
a baseball hero. For his family
and thousands of Special Olympians,
Carl was someone who always
believed everything was possible. , Jane Forbes Clark, Baseball Hall of Fame chairman, via NBC.
His legacy is one
of deep compassion
and encouragement
of the human spirit, Jane Forbes Clark, Baseball Hall of Fame chairman, via NBC
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This Day in History:, Jackie Robinson Breaks Color Barrier.
April 15, 1947.
The 28-year-old baseball player
became the first African American
to play for Major League Baseball.
The Georgia native stepped onto the grass
of Ebbots Field in Brooklyn as a Brooklyn Dodger.
Two years later,
the star infielder was named the
National League's MVP as well as a batting champ.
He led his team to six National League
pennants and the World Series in 1955.
Robinson was subjected
to the racism of both players and
baseball fans throughout his career.
Jim Crow laws forced him to dine
at different restaurants and stay at
different hotels than the rest of his team.
Robinson was inducted into
the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.
His number, 42, was the the first to be retired in 1997
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This Day in History: , Hank Aaron Breaks Babe Ruth’s
All-Time Home Run Record.
April 8, 1974.
Aaron hit his 715th home run
to earn the new record in front of
a crowd of 53,775 in Atlanta.
He hit the record-breaking homer
off a pitch from LA Dodgers' Al Downing.
The extraordinary achievement
would remain in place until 2007.
Aaron made his major league debut
with the Milwaukee Braves in 1954.
Over the span of his 23-year career,
Aaron played for the Braves in both Milwaukee and
Atlanta. He ended his career with the Milwaukee Brewers.
When he retired in 1976,
he had 755 home runs.
He was inducted into the
Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982
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Biden Is Giving $6 Billion , to Micron Technology , for Semiconductor Production.
On April 25, President Biden will travel to Syracuse, NY, to announce over $6 billion in federal grants that his administration is awarding to Micron Technology, NPR reports. .
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who was heavily involved in enacting the CHIPS and Science Act, issued a statement about the investment. .
This is the federal government taking back the reins, putting money where its mouth is when we say we want the future of tech to be stamped: 'Made in America.', Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
Micron will invest $100 billion of the funds to construct a manufacturing facility in Syracuse.
Schumer referred to the plan as "quite a
great return" on the government's investment.
A factory will also be built in
Boise, Idaho, NPR reports. .
That facility is expected to be ready for production by 2026, while two New York factories will likely be ready by 2028 and 2029.
The White House estimates that
the projects could create 20,000 jobs
in construction and manufacturing.
in addition to "tens of thousands of
indirect jobs in the regions," NPR reports. .
The CHIPS and Science Act has also provided funding for Intel, TSMC and Samsung
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Aerosmith Announces , Rescheduled ‘Peace Out’ Tour Dates.
The veteran rockers postponed their farewell tour nearly seven months ago after singer Steven Tyler "fractured his larynx," CNN reports. .
The band issued a statement
about Tyler's condition at that time.
To our fans: Unfortunately, Steven’s vocal
injury is more serious than initially thought.
His doctor has confirmed that in addition to
the damage to his vocal cords, he fractured
his larynx which requires ongoing care, Aerosmith, via Facebook.
He is receiving the best medical
treatment available to ensure his recovery
is swift, but given the nature of a fracture,
he is being told patience is essential. , Aerosmith, via Facebook.
As a result, all the currently scheduled
PEACE OUT shows must be postponed
to sometime in 2024, with new dates to
be announced as soon as we know more, Aerosmith, via Facebook.
On April 10, the band took to
Instagram to announce that they are
"thrilled" to have rescheduled tour dates.
The tour will begin Sept. 20 in Pittsburgh, PA.
The 40-date run will
end in Buffalo, NY, on Feb. 26.
The Black Crowes will
serve as the supporting act.
"All previously purchased
tickets will be honored for the
rescheduled shows," Aerosmith said.
The farewell North American tour is
intended to be a celebration of the band's
50 years together, CNN reports.
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4.8-Magnitude Earthquake , Hits US East Coast.
NBC reports that the East Coast of the United States
was struck by an earthquake on April 5
which was felt from Maryland to Maine.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey,
the earthquake struck just before 10:30 a.m. local
time and was measured at a 4.8-magnitude. .
There were no initial reports
of any major damage.
According to New York Governor
Kathy Hochul, the quake could
be felt across the state. .
My team is assessing impacts
and any damage that may have
occurred, and we will update
the public throughout the day, Kathy Hochul, New York Governor, via NBC.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
said that the state's emergency
operations center had been activated.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
said that the state's emergency
operations center had been activated.
As a result of the quake, the Port
Authority Transit Corp. suspended service
between Pennsylvania and New Jersey. .
Crews will inspect the integrity
of the line out of an abundance
of caution. Once inspection is
complete, service will resume.
No timeframe. Updates to follow, Port Authority Transit Corp. statement, via X.
Meanwhile, New York’s Metropolitan Transportation
Authority said service would not be impacted by the quake,
and teams would be inspecting train lines for damage.
NBC reports that earthquakes are a rare occurrence in
the Northeast, however in February of 2023, Buffalo,
New York, was struck by a 3.8-magnitude quake
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