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October 4th, 1987
On this day in 1987, replacement players played in NFL games for the first time in league history, as the regular players were out on strike.
October 3rd, 1947
On this day in 1947, pinch-hitter Cookie Lavagetto of the Brooklyn Dodgers broke up a potential no-hitter by Bill Bevens of the New York Yankees after 8 2/3 innings of Game 4 of the World Series by hitting a game-winning double.
October 2nd, 1970
On this day in 1970, a plane carrying the Wichita State University football team crashed in Colorado killing 31 people.
October 1st, 1932
On this day in 1932, Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees pointed to the outfield bleachers before hitting a tie-breaking homer — his alleged “called shot” — in the fifth inning of Game 3 of the World Series at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
September 30th, 1962
On this day in 1962, the New York Mets lost their major league-record 120th game of the regular season, 5-1, to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
September 29th, 1954
The Catch! On this day in 1954, Willie Mays of the New York Giants caught a deep drive off the bat of Vic Wertz of the Cleveland Indians in Game 1 of the 1954 World Series, won by the Giants at the Polo Grounds, 5-2.
Orel Tale
On September 28th, 1988, the L.A. Dodgers' Orel Hershiser pitches 10 shutout innings to extend his string to 59 consecutive scoreless innings, a MLB record. Hershiser would pitch the Dodgers to the World Series title that year before burning out his arm in ...
September 27th, 1973
On this day in 1973, the California Angels' Nolan Ryan notched his 383rd strikeout of the season. More than 40 years later, this is still a MLB record.
No-Hit King
On September 26th, 1981, Nolan Ryan threw his 5th no-hitter, making him the first man to do so. He would later end his career with with 7 such gems.
September 25th, 2001
On this day in 2001, Michael Jordan announced that he would return to the NBA as a player for the Washington Wizards. Jordan had become the president of basketball operations for the team a year earlier.
Still Kicking
On September 24th, 1967 the St. Louis Cardinal Jim Bakken kicks 7 field goals in a game vs. Pittsburgh
Biggio!
On September 23rd, 1998, Craig Biggio of the Houston Astros steals his 50th base – only second in MLB history with 50 doubles and 50 steals, the other being Tris Speaker in 1912
Triple 40 Club
On September 22nd, 2006, Alfonso Soriano gets a double – now has 45 HRs, 41 stolen bases, and 40 doubles – this never happened before – to become baseball's 1st 40-40-40 player
September 21st, 1970
On this day in 1970, the A's rookie Vida Blue no hits Minnesota – gave up 2 walks – it is 2nd MLB start
September 20th, 1998
On this day in 1998, the Orioles Cal Ripken ends his record 2,632 consecutive game streak – started 5/30/82
September 19th, 1998
On this day in 1998, Alex Rodriguez hits his 40th HR – joins the 40 HR and 40 steal club of Canseco and Bonds
September 18th, 1999
On this day in 1999, the Cubs Sammy Sosa hits his 60th HR – 1st in MLB History to hit 60 in consecutive seasons
September 17th, 2004
On this day in 2004, Barry Bonds hits his 700th HR – joins Ruth and Aaron in the 700 club
September 16th, 1960
On this day in 1960, Warren Spahn no hits Philadelphia – it is his 20th win of the season, his 11th 20 win campaign
September 15th, 2004
On this day in 2004, Randy Johnson becomes the all-time strikeout leader for lefties – his 4,139 K's passes Steve Carlton
September 14th, 1994
On this day in 1994, on the 34th day of the Major League Baseball strike, Commissioner Bud Selig announces the end of the season and the cancellation of the World Series and alienates fans the world over.
Illegal Taping
On September 13th, 2007, the National Football League fines the Patriots $250,000 and Bill Belichick personally $500,000 for illegally videotaping of the Jets during the game.
September 12th, 1999
On this day in 1999, the Pittsburgh Steelers beat Cleveland 43-0 by holding the Browns to 2 first downs and 40 total yards while the Steelers had 464 total yards.
September 11th, 1974
On this day in 1974, the St. Louis Cardinals beat the NY Mets in 25 innings. The Mets go to the plate 103 times and St. Louis 99 and leave a Major League record 45 runners left on base.
Theft in Munich
On September 10th, 1972, the United States loses the gold medal game to Russia 51-50 in Olympic basketball in a highly disputed game marred by several suspicious officiating calls.