On This Date in Baseball: March 11

1901 - The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Baltimore Orioles manager, John McGraw, has signed a Cherokee Indian named "Tokohama" to play second base. In reality, Tokohama isn't a Native American; he is an African-American whose actual name is Charlie Grant, whom McGraw is trying to pass off as an Indian, but the ruse does not work. Baseball's color line will prevent Grant from ever playing a game for the Orioles.

1933 - During an exhibition game in Los Angeles, CA, a significant earthquake sends the Chicago Cubs and New York Giants scurrying to second base until the tremors stop.

2002 - The Yankees release outfielder Ruben Rivera for stealing Derek Jeter's mitt out of his locker, and selling it on the black market for $2,500.