Category: Sports
The Iron Horse Benched Himself
On this day in 1939, before a game against the Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees first baseman Lou Gehrig benches himself for poor play, ending…
The Minnesota Lakers and the NBA
On this day in 1956, the Minneapolis Lakers crush the St. Louis Hawks 133-75 in the NBA Western Division Semifinals, marking up the biggest margin…
Muhammad Ali Becomes The Greatest
On this day in 1964, Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) wins the first of two heavyweight championship bouts against Sonny Liston, cementing his arrival and indisputable…
What the Hell Has Happened To America?
So, this morning while checking to see if the Rangers had traded Chris Kreider, I stumbled upon this piece in the New York Post sports section: “Mike…
The Baseball Hall of Fame
On this day in 1936, the National Baseball Hall of Fame elects its first members in Cooperstown, New York: Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner,…
Mr. October: Reggie Jackson and the 1977 World Series
On this day in 1977, in game six of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees outfielder Reggie Jackson hits three…
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