Today In Sports History 9/22

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

Baseball

• In 1911 Cy Young beats Pirates 1-0 for his final career victory, number 511.

Boxing

• In 1927 Gene Tunney beats Jack Dempsey for the second time in 10 rounds for heavyweight boxing title; dubbed the “Long count” fight.

Football

• In 1987 the NFL players go on strike for 24 days.

Golf

• In 1905 at the men’s US Open Willie Anderson wins his third consecutive Open title, and his record 4th overall, 2 strokes ahead of runner-up Alex Smith.

Miscellaneous

• In 1988 American swimmer Janet Evans sets a world record 4:03.85 to win the 400m freestyle gold medal at the Seoul Olympics; 3rd gold medal of the Games (400m I/M, 800m).