⚾️On April 8, 1969 the Montreal Expos played their first game in franchise history, taking on the Mets at Shea Stadium. It marked the first international game in MLB history. The first hit and first extra-base hit in Expos franchise history belongs to Bob Bailey, who doubled in the first inning. The first home run in Expos history came from relief pitcher Dan McGinn, with a 2-run shot off Tom Seaver in the 4th inning. Montreal would go on to beat the Mets 11-10.⚾️ | Davenport Sports Network

⚾️On July 31, 1993 the Montreal Expos retired number 8 as a tribute to Gary Carter, their first player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. During his 12-year tenure with the Expos, Carter was selected to the National League All-Star team 7 times and won 3 Gold Glove Awards. After the Expos moved to Washington, D.C. to become the Washington Nationals following the 2004 season, a banner displaying Carter's number along with those of other Expos stars Andre Dawson, Tim Raines and Rusty S