Today In Sports History 7/23

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

Baseball

• In 1955 NY Yankees Bob Cerv and E Howard are the first to hit consecutive pinch HRs

Golf

• In 1960 at the Women’s US Open, Betsy Rawls wins her 4th Open title, 1 stroke ahead of runner-up Joyce Ziske

Miscellaneous

• In 1827 the first US swimming school opens (Boston, Massachusetts)

NBA

• In 2019 Nike’s Jordan Brand signs 2019 NBA #1 draft pick Zion Williamson to richest multiyear sponsorship deal for a rookie in history; estimated 7 years for $75 million

NFL

• In 1976 in the 42nd NFL Chicago All Star Game, Pittsburgh 24, All Stars 0

Olympics

• In 1931 France announces it can’t afford to send a team to 1932 LA Olympics