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In 1905, Philadelphia Athletics’ pitcher Rube Waddell outlasted Boston’s Cy Young in a 21-inning pitcher’s duel. In 1910, Heavyweight champ Jack Johnson knocked out James Jeffries in the first of the ‘Great White Hope’ fights. In 1919, challenger Jack Dempsey beat Jess Willard to win the heavyweight title.
In 1954, Hungary was beaten in the World Cup final by West Germany. Hungary had not lost in 32 consecutive games. In 1990, England lost to West Germany 4-3 on PKs. In 1939, Lou Gehrig gave his ‘luckiest man’ speech at Yankee Stadium. In 1985, Atlanta Braves’ pitcher Rick Camp hit a pinch hit home...
In 1954, Babe Didrikson Zaharias won her third US Open while she battle cancer. In 1968, NFL players went on strike for the first time, leading to the first Collective Bargaining Agreement. In 1966, Atlanta’s Tony Cloninger hit two Grand Slams in the same game, becoming the first and still only pitcher to hit two...
In 1921, Jack Dempsey beat Georges Carpentier in a battle between a draft dodger and a war hero. In 1903, Major Leaguer Ed Delahanty fell off a bridge and died after being kicked off a train. In 1932, Englishman Henry “Bunny” Austin became the first man to wear shorts at Wimbledon instead of the traditional...
In 2014, US goalkeeper Tim Howard set a World Cup record with 16 saves. In 1902, Philadelphia’s Rube Waddell pitched an immaculate inning. In 1990, New York Yankee Andy Hawkins pitched a no-hitter but lost.
How are the New York Mets, Bobby Bonilla, and Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff connected?
In 1905, Nap Lajoie developed a blood infection that was attributed to his dyed socks running into a cut in his leg. In 1978, the Chicago White Sox named Larry Doby as their manager, becoming the second black major league manager. In 1984, the LA Express and Michigan Panthers played the longest game in Pro...
In 2014, the Netherlands beat Mexico in a round of 16 World Cup match after Arjen Robben’s dramatic flop in what became known as ‘No Era Penal.’ In 1986, Argentina scored the game winner in the 86th minute to beat West Germany to win their second World Cup title. in 1958, Brazil won their first...
In 1958, France’s Just Fontaine scored four goals in a 6-3 win over West Germany. He finished the tournament with 13 goals to set the World Cup record. In 1998, France beat Paraguay on a Golden Goal in extra time. It was the only Golden Goal winner of the ’98 WC. In 1997, Mike Tyson...
In 1954, Hungary and Brazil played an overly physical match that resulted in fights breaking out on the pitch and in the lockerrooms. Hungary won 4-2 in a match called, ‘the Battle of Bern.’ In 1975, Lee Trevino was struck by lightning during the third round of the Western Open. In 1977. San Francisco Giant...