Today In Sports History 5/2

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

Baseball

• In 1876 Ross Barnes hits the first home run in National League

Boxing

• In 2015 Floyd Mayweather Jr. beats Manny Pacquiao on points in 12 rounds in world welterweight unification fight, shatters all financial records for a boxing match

Miscellaneous

• In 1970 Diane Crump is first female jockey at the Kentucky Derby

NBA

• In 1968 in the 22nd NBA Championship: Boston Celtics beat LA Lakers, 4 games to 2

NHL

• In 1967 at the Stanley Cup Final, Terry Sawchuk makes 40 saves as Toronto Maple Leafs beat Montreal Canadiens 3-1 in Game 6 to take title 4-2

NFL

• In 1978 in the NFL Draft Earl Campbell from University of Texas is the first pick by Houston Oilers