1927 – Johnny Weissmuller sets swimming world records in the 100-yard and 200-yard freestyle events. 1952 – Jersey Joe Walcott defeats Ezzard Charles in 15 rounds to win the heavyweight boxing titles. It’s the first sporting event televised nationally. 1955 – Mickey...

1927 – The US beats Great Britain 9 ½ to 2 ½ to win the first ever Ryder Cup. 1964 – Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax throws his third career no-hitter, beating the Phillies. 1974 – The NFL grants an expansion franchise to the city of Seattle. 1974 – Hank Aaron sets a...

1851 – The New York Knickerbockers are the first baseball team to wear uniforms, donning white shirts, blue trousers and straw hats. 1925 – White Sox player-manager Eddie Collins becomes the sixth player in MLB history to collect 3,000 career hits. 1932 – Lou Gehrig...

1935 – Babe Ruth officially announces his retirement. 1941 – Lou Gehrig dies from ALS at age 37. 1942 – Red Sox slugger Ted Williams enlists in the US Navy during World War II. 1959 – A White Sox-Orioles game at Comiskey Park is delayed for nearly 30 minutes to an...