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- August 23, 1948
Ronald Mark Blomberg (born August 23, 1948), nicknamed " Boomer ", is an American former professional baseball player and minor league manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a designated hitter, first baseman, and right fielder.
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Ron Blomberg was the first designated hitter in MLB and the "great Jewish hope" of the Yankees in the 1970s. He overcame anti-Semitism and injuries to achieve his boyhood dream and share his story in his book, Designated Hebrew.
Apr 4, 2023 · Ron Blomberg walked into Fenway Park in 1973 as the first designated hitter in Major League Baseball history. He faced Luis Tiant and walked in his first at-bat, sparking a controversy that changed the game forever.
- Bryan Hoch
Oct 28, 2016 · Yet many forget that Ron Blomberg, nicknamed “Boomer,’’ grew up and still lives in Atlanta. He was a three-sport star at Druid Hills High School who said he had a 44-inch vertical leap and...
Sep 25, 2022 · Ron Blomberg played seven seasons for the Yankees, and in 1973 he became baseball’s first designated hitter. But for at least one writer, Blomberg’s big moment came in 1971. Credit...
