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Today In Sports History 7/28

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

Baseball

  • In 1989 Braves Dale Murphy, hits 2 3-run HRs in an inning, 14th man to hit 2 HRs in an inning. Also ties record of 6 RBIs in an inning

Golf

  • In 1985 at the Woman’s Canadian Open, Pat Bradley wins by 1 from Jane Geddes

Miscellaneous

  • In 1913 12th Davis Cup, USA beats British Isles in Wimbledon (3-2)

NFL

  • In 1929 Chicago Cardinals become the first NFL team to train out of state (Michigan)

NHL

  • In 1997 NY Ranger center Mark Messier signs with Vancouver for $20 Million for 3 yrs

Olympics

  • In 1928 the IX Summer Olympic Games open in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Tennis

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