August 17, 1957 – They were accidental but talk about hitting someone when they are down. Philadelphia Phillies Hall of Fame Baseball player Richie Ashburn fouls and hits fan Alice Roth twice in the same game at bat against the New York Giants. The first foul hit ball ended up hitting her in the face breaking her nose.
The game was paused while attendants rushed to administer first aid. A few minutes later as medical personnel was attending to her to get her to triage, a second foul ball from Ashburn’s bat hit her again while she was laying on the stretcher being transported out of the stadium. We don’t make this stuff up.
To find more great daily sports history make sure to check out the Sports Jersey Dispatch and Pigskin Dispatch.
More From Sports History Network
How Sports Betting Has Shaped Kansas – A Historical Overview
Sports betting has a rich history in the United States, with each state contributing
1986 World Series Flashback: The Mets Triumph Over the Red Sox
The New York Mets franchise began with seven losing seasons in a row, 1962–1968.
From Peach Bowl Bets to Online Wagers – A Look at Georgia’s Gambling History
In spite of a noticeable uptick in calls for legalizing sports betting in Georgia over
What Builds A Football (Soccer) Player’s Ego?
Football (soccer), like many sports, is a game not only of skill but also
Cleveland Browns Dynasty (1946 thru 1973)
Most modern-day NFL football fans are familiar with the dynasty of the New England
A Canadian Invented One of America’s Top Sports: Basketball Origins
When you think of basketball, the initial thought would be that an American had
Dallas Cowboys’ Opening Day Win Streak (NFL Record)
The Cowboys’ first five years in the NFL were nothing to brag about. They
1976 New England Patriots: A Bicentennial Uprising
In 1976, the nation we call the United States of America was celebrating its