1999. Ken Griffey was born near Pittsburgh in the Steel Valley town of Donora.

One. In 1993, Barry Bonds hit 46 home runs and 123 RBI on the way to winning the MVP award in his first season with the San Francisco Giants.

3. In 1919, the White Socks were termed the "Black Sox"; allegedly due to the thrifty budget, several players conspired to throw the 1919 world series, accepting bribes from gamblers.

Green. Green was the official stocking color assigned by the National League to the Troy Trojans in 1882.

Ivan Rodriguez. On 5/9/06 Ivan Rodriguez played first base, the 1st time he had played the position in 1914 Major League games.

Jim Palmer. Jim Palmer gained fame in the seventies and eighties by posing in underwear ads.