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CUE THE FIREWORKS: The History Behind The Exploding Scoreboard (2026)
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CUE THE FIREWORKS: The History Behind The Exploding Scoreboard (2026)
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In 1960, Bill Veeck and the Chicago White Sox set out to create baseball's first exploding scoreboard. Outfielder Al Smith was the first player set it off on May 1, 1960 and current players continue to cue the fireworks to this day.
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