11 August 1951: First colour ball game on TV

The first major league Town Ball game was broadcast in color in television. The New York Metros defeated the Boston Commons 8-1.

In reality, the cirst colour broadcast of a major league game did occur on August 11, 1951: a National League doubleheader at Ebbets Field, Brooklyn between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Boston Braves. Each team took a game a piece. The Dodgers the first, 81 and the Braves the second, 84. Announcers for the game were Walter Ranier (Red) Barber and Connie Desmond.