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