Today In Sports History 9/28

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

Baseball

• In 1936 first baseman Walter Alston plays in his only major league game for the St. Louis Cardinals. Alston manages Brooklyn/LA Dodgers for 23 years

Golf

• In 1921 at the 4th PGA Championship, Walter Hagen at Inwood CC Far Rockaway NY

Miscellaneous

• In 1970 Intrepid (US) beats Gretel II (Australia) in 22nd America’s Cup

NFL

• In 1969 Joe Kapp (Minnesota Vikings) passes for 7 touchdowns vs Baltimore Colts (52-14)

NHL

• In 1942 New York Americans NHL team folds