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This Day In Sports History (November 11th) – Roy Halladay
It was on this day in 2003 that Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Roy Halladay was named the American League Cy Young award winner. Halladay was the run away choice as he finished with 26 out of a possible 28 first place votes. Roy Halladay led the Major Leagues in several statistical categories including wins [...]
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This Day In Sports History (November 10th) – Wiilie Mays
It was on this day in 1965 that San Francisco Giants center fielder Willie Mays was named as the National League’s regular season Most Valuable Player. This was the second M.V.P. for Mays, who also won the award in 1954. Willie Mays had many great years in his Hall of Fame career, but 1965 may [...]
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9 Most Significant Strikes And Lockouts In Pro Sports History
With the current NBA lockout threatening to ruin the entire 2011-12 basketball season, we thought it might be a good time to provide a little historical perspective so you can more accurately determine the severity of the situation. Thus, today we bring you a list of the 9 most significant work stoppages in the history [...]
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MLS Playoff Game Between LA Galaxy And NY Red Bulls Ends In A Brawl (Video)
The visiting Los Angeles Galaxy frustrated the New York Red Bulls throughout the duration of their 1-0 victory during the first leg of their Western Conference semi-final. It showed following the final whistle, as tempers flared and players from both teams exchanged pleasantries, resulting in two post-game red cards being issued. Seconds after the game [...]
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This Day In Sports History (October 28th) – Atlanta Braves
It was on this day in 1995 that the Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Indians played Game Six of the World Series. The Braves won the game 1-0 to capture their third World Series title and first since 1957. This was a very close series, as five out of the six games were decided by one [...]
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This Day In Sports History (October 27th) – New York Mets
It was on this day in 1986 that the New York Mets and Boston Red Sox played game seven of the World Series. The Mets would win the deciding game by a score of 8-5, earning the franchise their second World Series title. Game six of the series would go to extra innings, and the [...]
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The History Of Sports Lockouts (Infographic)
With the NBA on the verge of losing their entire 2011-12 season due to a work stoppage, the NFL nearly losing their 2011 season due to a lockout of their own over the summer, and the MLB collective bargaining agreement set to expire in the winter, the issue of lockouts in professional sports has gained [...]
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This Day In Sports History (October 26th) – New York Yankees
It was on this day in 2000 that the New York Mets and New York Yankees played game five of the World Series. This was the last installment of the “Subway Series” and the Yankees went on to win the game and claim their third consecutive World Series title and fourth in the last five [...]
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This Day In Sports History (October 21st) – Philadelphia Phillies
It was on this day in 1980 that the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Kansas City Royals 4-1 in Game 6 of the World Series. The win gave Philadelphia their first World Series title in franchise history. The Phillies made it to the World Series by winning the National League East by one game over the [...]
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This Day In Sports History (October 20th) – Boston Red Sox
It was on this day in 2004 that the Boston Red Sox completed the greatest comeback in baseball history. The Red Sox defeated the Yankees in Game 7 after being down in the ALCS 0-3. This was the first time in baseball history that a team had come back in a series after being down [...]
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This Day In Sports History (October 19th) – Los Angeles Dodgers
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 took on the New York Yankees. The 1981 baseball season was cut short due to a players strike and therefore [...]
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Picture Of The Day: Ryan Howard Was Motoring Through The Supermarket
For those of you wondering, yes, that is Ryan Howard motoring through Whole Foods in Plymouth Meeting Mall on a Rascal. The photo was taken on Saturday, just one day after he torn his left Achilles tendon in Game 5 of the NLDS on the final play of the Phillies’ season. The injury is expected [...]
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This Day In Sports History (October 13th) – Bill Mazeroski
It was on this day in 1960 that the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the New York Yankees in game seven of the World Series. Pirates second baseman Bill Mazeroski won the game in the bottom of the ninth inning with a solo home run off of Yankees pitcher Ralph Terry. The Yankees entered the series as [...]
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Tigers Fan Takes Josh Hamilton’s Bat Off His Head (Video)
The Texas Rangers simply couldn’t get a grip on things last night, both figuratively and literally. Not only were they unable to cash in on several opportunities to score runs and take a stranglehold on their ALCS series against the Detroit Tigers, but Rangers’ slugger Josh Hamilton was unable to take a stranglehold of his [...]
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13 Greatest Postseason Upsets In MLB History
The last night of 2011 MLB season was perhaps the most thrilling five hours in the history of professional sports. Consequently, some people may have thought the 2011 MLB Postseason would be a letdown. But not us. We here at Total Pro Sports predicted this year’s playoffs would be thrilling, and so far they have [...]
