All posts tagged "this day in sports history"

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  Prep Sports

  / 12 months ago

  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/20

  1887 – The world’s first motor race is held in France. George Bouton wins the race, driving a steam-powered quadricylce. 1912...

  By Zach Miiller
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  Prep Sports

  / 12 months ago

  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/17

  1947 – Jackie Robinson picks up his first career hit, reaching safely on a bunt. 1951 – Mickey Mantle goes one...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

  / 12 months ago

  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/16

  1929 – The New York Yankees become the first team in MLB history to have numbers on their uniforms. 1940 –...

  By Mike Dywan
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  This Day in Sports History

  / 12 months ago

  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/15

  1896 – The first modern Olympic games come to a close in Athens, Greece. The USA wins the most gold medals...

  By Zach Miiller
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  This Day in Sports History

  / 1 year ago

  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 2/29

  1956 – The Cleveland Indians franchise is sold for roughly $4 million. 1964 – Jerry Lucas and Oscar Robertson of the...

  By Mike Dywan
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  This Day in Sports History

  / 1 year ago

  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 1/15

  1892 – The rules of basketball are first published in “Triangle Magazine,” which was written by James Naismith. 1934 – New...

  By Mike Dywan