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On This Date in Sports April 6, 1973: Designated

In collaboration with the Sportsecyclopedia.com Opening Day for baseball sees earthshaking changes as the American League and National League rules become separate and distinct as the junior circuit adopts the Designated Hitter rule. The first game of the American League season takes place at Fenway

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On This Date in Sports April 6, 1973: Designated

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