ON THIS DAY IN EARLY DODGERS HISTORY: JUNE 10

Posted by Ron on Jun 10, 2012 | 0 comments

June 10, 1886:  Brooklyn President Charles Byrne wins adoption of a new American Association rule requiring base coaches to stay at least 75 feet from home plate.  The goal of the rule is to stop base coaches from running up to home plate between pitches to harass the catcher.