Our past has shaped the present by many things in history including sports, here is how sports marked our history today.
Baseball
- In 1954 Willie Mays’ famous over-the-shoulder catch of Vic Wertz’ 460′ drive during Game One of the World Series.
Basketball
- In 1988 the Uunited States retain women’s basketball title at the Seoul Olympics with a 77-70 win over Yugoslavia; star guard Teresa Edwards top scores for the Americans with 18 points.
Boxing
- In 1967 American boxer Emile Griffith regains his world middleweight crown on points in a brawling re-match with Italian Nino Benvenuti, it’s the second bout of the famous trilogy of fights.
Football
- In 1946 the Los Angeles, previously Cleveland, Rams play their first NFL game in LA.
Golf
- In 1935 at the Ryder Cup the US wins 9-3, it’s the first of seven consecutive wins by the Americans.
Miscellaneous
- In 1947 a record World Series crowd of 73,365 at Yankee Stadium.