Today In Sports History 6/16

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

Baseball

• In 1938 Boston first baseman Jimmie Foxx is walked a record 6 consecutive times by St Louis Browns, Red Sox still win 12-8

Golf

• In 1946 at the US Open,World War II veteran Lloyd Mangrum defeats Byron Nelson and Vic Ghezzi in 36 playoff holes to win his only major title

Miscellaneous

• In 1985 Willie Banks of USA sets triple jump record (58 feet 11 inches) in Indianapolis

NBA

• In 1996 in the 50th NBA Championship, Chicago Bulls beat Seattle Supersonics 4 games to 2

NHL

• In 1994 Martin Brodeur becomes the first Devil to win the Calder Trophy

Soccer

• In 2018 World Cup, Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology is used for the first time, awarding France a penalty in 2-1 win over Australia in Kazan

Tennis

• In 1894 at the Woman’s US National Championship, Helen Hellwig beats defending champion Aline Terry 7-5, 3-6, 6-0, 3-6, 6-3