Sports History
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This Day In Sports History (October 24th) — Toronto Blue Jays
It was on this day in 1992 that the Toronto Blue Jays won their first World Series championship. It marked the first time in MLB history that the World Series trophy was won by a team outside the U.S.A. The Jays finished their 16th season going 96-66 during the regular season. That was good enough [...]
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This Day In Sports History (October 23rd) — Joe Carter And The Blue Jays
It was on this day in 1993 that the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies by a score of 8-6 in Game 6 of the World Series. With the win, the Blue Jays clinched their second of back-to-back World Series titles. The 1993 World Series will forever be remembered for how it ended, as [...]
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This Day In Sports History (October 22nd) – Cincinnati Reds
It was on this day in 1975 that the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox played game seven of the World Series. The Reds defeated the Sox 4-3 to capture the franchise’s third World Series title. This World Series was ranked by ESPN as the second greatest Series ever played. One of the most [...]
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This Day In Sports History (October 19th) — Blue Monday
It was on this day in 1981 that the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Montreal Expos 2-1 in Game 5 of the N.L.C.S. With the win, the Dodgers advanced to the World Series where they would take on the New York Yankees. The 1981 baseball season was cut short due to a players strike, resulting [...]
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This Day In Sports History (October 18th) — Nate Thurmond
It was on this day in 1974 that Chicago Bulls center Nate Thurmond recorded the first quadruple-double in NBA history. Thurmond accomplished the feat in his first ever game with the Chicago Bulls. A quadruple-double is not only one of the rarest achievements in basketball, but it is also one of the rarest achievements in [...]
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This Day In Sports History (October 17th) — The Earthquake Series
It was on this day in 1989 that Game 3 of the World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland A’s was cancelled following the Loma Prieta Earthquake. The earthquake struck the city of San Francisco approximately 30 minutes before game-time, causing massive chaos to ensue at Candlestick Park and around the city. [...]
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This Day In Sports History (October 16th) — Milwaukee Bucks
It was on this day in 1968 that the Milwaukee Bucks played their first game in franchise history. That game would be played against the Chicago Bulls, and the Bucks would go on to lose it by a score of 89-84. With the game taking place at the brand new Milwaukee Stadium (now referred to as U.S. [...]
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This Day In Sports History (October 15th) – Wayne Gretzky’s 1,851st Point
It was on this day in 1989 that Wayne Gretzky recorded his NHL record 1,851st career regular season point. Gretzky broke the record which was previously held by Gordie Howe. Less than one year before this historic achievement, Gretzky was traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings in a trade that shocked [...]
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This Day In Sports History (October 12th) – Herschel Walker Trade
It was on this day in 1989 that the Dallas Cowboys traded running back Herschel Walker to the Minnesota Vikings. This trade remains the largest in NFL history, as a total of 18 players and draft picks were involved. This trade is also seen as one of the most lopsided deals in sports history, as [...]
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This Day In Sports History (October 11th) — Deion Sanders
It was on this day in 1992 that Deion Sanders suited up for both the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta Braves. He remains the only man in history to dress for two different professional sports team in one day. Deion Sanders’ wild weekend began on Saturday night when he played in Game 4 of the [...]
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This Day In Sports History (October 10th) — Lawrence Taylor
It was on this day in 1994 that the New York Giants retired Lawrence Taylor’s No. 56 jersey. Taylor player his entire 13-year career with the Giants, which spanned from 1981-1993. Despite plenty of off-field issues, the Giants’ linebacker was still a 10-time All-Pro, 10-time Pro Bowler, three-time Defensive Player of the Year, two-time Super [...]
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This Day In Sports History (October 9th) — Frank Robinson
It was on this day in 1974 that Frank Robinson was hired to manage the Cleveland Indians, making him the first black manager in Major League Baseball history. Robinson played for the California Angels during the first half of the 1974 season, but after managing in the winter leagues during the early 70′s, he began [...]
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This Day In Sports History (October 8th) – Don Larsen
It was on this day in 1956 that New York Yankees pitcher Don Larsen pitched a perfect game in Game 5 of the World Series. Larsen’s perfect game remains the only perfect game thrown in post-season baseball history. The 1956 World Series was a battle of New York, as the Yankees took on the Brooklyn [...]
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This Day In Sports History (October 5th) – Barry Bonds
It was on this day in 2001 that Barry Bonds hit his 71st home run of the season. Bonds broke the record, which was previously set by Mark McGwire three years earlier in 1998. Barry Bonds’ 2001 season was one of the greatest statistical seasons by an individual player in Major League history, as he [...]
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This Day In Sports History (October 4th) – San Jose Sharks
It was on this day in 1991 that the San Jose Sharks played their first regular season game in franchise history. The Sharks lost to the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 in a game played at Vancouver’s Pacific Coliseum. Like many expansion teams before them, the San Jose Sharks’ inaugural season was one to forget. They finished [...]
