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In 1989, Alexander Mogilny defected from the Soviet Union after helping the Soviets win a tournament in Sweden. In 1975, a pit crew member of Richard Petty’s, who also happened to be his brother-in-law, was killed in the pit area after a highly pressurized water canister exploded. In 1986, a fan stole the pace care...
In 1939, Lou Gehrig pulled himself out of the lineup for the first time in 15 years, ending his Iron Man streak at 2130 games. In 1930, the Des Moines Demons beat the Wichita Aviators in the first night game featuring permanently installed artificial lighting. In 1954, St. Louis’ Stan Musial hit five home runs...
In 1994, Formula One driver Ayrton Senna was killed during a race a Imola. In 1999, three spectators were killed at Lowes Motor Speedway when debris from a crash flew into the stands. In 1920, the Boston Braves and Brooklyn Robins played the longest MLB game in terms of innings. They played 26 innings and...
In 1993, Monica Seles was stabbed during a match in Germany. in 1971, the Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA Championship in only their third year as a franchise. In 1956., the St. Louis Hawks traded Bill Russell to the Boston Celtics. In 1922, Chicago White Sox rookie Charlie Robertson pitched a perfect game against the...
In 1986, Boston’s Roger Clemens became the first MLB pitcher to strike out 20 in a 9-inning game. In 2012, the LA Clippers erased a 27-point second half deficit to beat Memphis in their first round playoff series. In 1971, the New York Rangers got a Pete Stemkowski goal in the third overtime to beat...
In 2009, the Carolina Hurricanes scored two goals in the final 90 seconds to beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 and advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. In 1988, the Baltimore Orioles lost their 21st straight game to open the season, the MLB record for futility out of the gate. In...
In 1956, boxer Rocky Marciano retired as the only undefeated heavyweight champ. In 1960, the Minneapolis Lakers got the go ahead to move to Los Angeles after concessions were made. In 1983, Nolan Ryan passed Walter Johnson on the all-time strikeouts list. In 1947, MLB celebrated Babe Ruth day at every ballpark in the league....
In 1983, the Baltimore Colts drafted John Elway with the top pick of the NFL draft, despite his warning to not select him. In 1931, New York Yankee Lou Gehrig hit a home run but passed a baserunner on his trip around the bases. That erased the HR which would eventually leave him tied for...
In 1950, the Boston Celtics drafted Chuck Cooper with the 13th overall pick, making him the first black player drafted to play in the NBA. In 1978, the Phillie Phanatic made its debut. In 1974, the NFL decided to move the goalposts to the back of the endzone and adopted an sudden death overtime format....
In 1963, the Boston Celtics beat the LA Lakers to win their fifth straight NBA Championship. It was Bob Cousy’s final game as a Celtic. In 2004, the San Diego Chargers picked Eli Manning with the top overall pick despite Eli pleading with them to not select him. In 1927, golfer Bobby Jones holed his...