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| 1963 |
The Major League Rules Committee, starting with the 1965 season, bans oversized catcher gloves, establishing a maximum glove circumference of 38 inches. The larger catcher's mitt, the 45-inch "Big Bertha," was devised in 1960 by Orioles manager Paul Richards to help his backstops catch Hoyt Wilhelm's knuckleball.Â
 Clint Courtney tries on an oversized catcher's mitt. |
| 2008 | In a ceremony at the Consul General of Japan's home, the island nation honors former Dodger skipper Tommy Lasorda for his contributions to Japanese baseball. The Hall of Famer receives the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette medal on behalf of the emperor for his work with players and teams in this Asian nation since 1965. |
| 2009 | The Dodgers disclose that 81-year-old broadcaster Vin Scully will continue to do play-by-play for the team next season. The Hall of Fame announcer began calling games for the club when 'Dem Bums' still played in Brooklyn, 60 years ago. |
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