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On this day in sports: Rockies secure first-ever win in franchise history

On April 9, 1993, Colorado defeated Montreal by a score of 11-4, highlighted by Eric Young's memorable leadoff home run.

DENVER — "Mile High and out of here."

April 9, 1993 is a special day in Colorado sports history. 

27-years ago today the Rockies won the franchise's first-ever game in front of a raucous crowd of 80,227 at Mile High Stadium. It was the largest Opening Day crowd in baseball history. 

The day was highlighted by leadoff hitter Eric Young's memorable home run on a 3-2 pitch in the bottom of the first inning, sending the crowd into a tizzy. The Rockies built an 11-0 lead before winning the game 11-4. 

Watch the video above to take a trip down memory lane.

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