Today In Sports History 7/31

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

Baseball

• In 1932 Cleveland Indians christen their new home, Municipal Stadium before more than 76,000 fans. Indians lose opener, 1-0 to the Philadelphia A’s

Golf

• In 1961 at the PGA Championship, Jerry Barber wins his only major title in a Monday 18-hole playoff with Don January (67-68)

Miscellaneous

• In 1997 College Football’s all-time winning-est coach Eddie Robinson and his Grambling State University program are placed on 2-years’ probation for rules violations, including recruiting and academic eligibility

NBA

• In 2007 the Boston Celtics obtain former MVP and 10-time All-Star Kevin Garnett in a 7-for-1 deal with Minnesota Timberwolves, then the NBA’s biggest ever trade for one player

NFL

• In 1970 37th NFL Chicago All Star Game: Kansas City 24, All Stars 3

Olympics

• In 1928 Halina Konopacka of Poland hurls discus world record 39.62m to win first gold medal in women’s Olympic athletics at the Amsterdam Games. American Lillian Copeland and Ruth Sveberg of Sweden take minor medals