Today In Sports History 4/29

Our past has shaped the present by many things in history including sports, here is how sports marked our history today.

Baseball

• In 1892 Charlie Reilly is baseball’s first pinch hitter

Boxing

• In 1985 Tony Tubbs TKOs Greg Page in 15 for heavyweight boxing title

Golf

• In 1963 at the LPGA Titleholders Championship, Marilynn Smith beats Mickey Wright by 1 shot in 18-hole playoff

Miscellaneous

• In 1922 the first official International Weightlifting Federation Champ in Tallinn, Estonia

NFL

• In 1980 at the NFL Draft: Oklahoma running back Billy Sims first pick by Detroit Lions