Stories By Joe Henrich
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Prep Sports
/ 6 months agoTHIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 6/5
1927 – Johnny Weissmuller sets swimming world records in the 100 yard and 200 yard freestyle events. 1952 – Jersey Joe...
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Prep Sports
/ 6 months agoTHIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 6/4
1927 – The US beats Great Britan 9 ½ to 2 ½ to win the first ever Ryder Cup. 1964 –...
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Prep Sports
/ 6 months agoTHIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 6/3
1851 – The New York Knickerbockers are the first baseball team to wear uniforms, donning white shirts, blue trousers and straw...
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Prep Sports
/ 6 months agoTHIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 6/2
1935 – Babe Ruth officially announces his retirement. 1941 – Lou Gehrig dies from ALS at age 37. 1942 – Red...
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Prep Sports
/ 6 months agoTHIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 6/1
1917 – Hank Gowdy is the first baseball player to enlist in World War I. 1923 – The New York Giants...