TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY - APRIL 18TH

1809 - First run of 2,000 guineas horse race at Newmarket England

1946 - Jackie Robinson debuts as 2nd baseman for the Montreal Royals

1948 - "Tiny" Nate Archibald, NBA guard (Cincinnati) is born
1950 - Sam Jethroe is 1st black to play for Boston Braves
1950 - Yankees win 15-10 after trailing Red Sox 9-0 in 6th
1951 - NY Yankee Mickey Mantle goes 1-for-4 in his 1st game

1966 - Bill Russell became 1st black coach in NBA history (Boston Celtics)

1977 - Eddie Murray hits his 1st HR
1981 - Pawtucket & Rochester start a 33-inning baseball game
1982 - Atlanta Braves win record 11th straight opening game (beat Astros)

1987 - Mike Schmidt hits 500th home run (vs Robinson-Pirates)

1995 - Quarterback Joe Montana announces his retirement from football