All posts tagged "this day in sports history"

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 6/16

  1909 – Jim Thorpe makes his pro baseball debut for Rocky Mount of the ECL. This will eventually cause him to...

  By Joe Henrich
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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 6/15

  1909 – Benjamin Shibe receives a patent for the cork that is at the center of a baseball. 1928 – At...

  By Joe Henrich
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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 6/14

  1870 – The Cincinnati Red Stockings, the first pro baseball team, suffer their first loss after 130 games. 1952 – Braves...

  By Joe Henrich
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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 6/13

  1905 – New York Giants pitcher Christy Mathewson throws a no-hitter against the Cubs. 1935 – James J. Braddock beats Max...

  By Joe Henrich
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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 6/12

  1939 – The Baseball Hall of Fame is dedicated in Cooperstown, New York. 1967 – The Washington Senators defeat the White...

  By Joe Henrich
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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 6/11

  1927 – Babe Ruth hits home runs #19 and #20 of his record setting 60 home run season. 1938 – Cincinnati...

  By Joe Henrich