THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 9/12

THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 9/12

1930 – Brooklyn’s Al Lopez records the last recorded bounce home run in MLB history. 1976 – Seattle Seahawks play their first regular-season game in a 30-24 loss against St. Louis.  1979 – Carl Yastrzemski of the Red Sox picks up career hit #3,000. 1984 – Mets pitcher...

THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 9/12

THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 9/11

1912 – Philadelphia second baseman Eddie Collins sets an MLB record by stealing six bases in a game. 1927 – Babe Ruth hits his 50th homer during his record-setting 60 homerun season. 1928 – Ty Cobb plays in his final MLB game. This will not be the only notable moment...

THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 9/12

THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 9/10

1918 – Players on both the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs threaten to strike during the World Series unless they are guaranteed $2,500 for each player on the winning team and $1,000 for each player on the losing team. 1950 – Joe DiMaggio becomes the first player to...