Today In Sports History 6/1

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

Baseball

• In 1938 protective baseball helmets are worn by batters for the first time.

Basketball

• In 1979 the Seattle Supersonics beat Wash Bullets, 4 games to 1 for the 33rd NBA Championship:.

Boxing

• In 1939 the first boxing match is televised, Lon Nova defeats Max Baer.

Golf

• In 1986 Pat Bradley birdies final hole to win by 1 stroke ahead of runner-up Patty Sheehan at the  LPGA Championship, Jack Nicklaus GC

Hockey 

• In 1992 the Pittsburgh Penguins beat Chicago Blackhawks 6-5 for a 3-1 series win, it’s 2nd consecutive Stanley Cup title for Penguins.

Miscellaneous

• In 1965 Robert Manry begins his 78 day voyage to sail a 13.5-foot yacht “Tinkerbelle” across the Atlantic Ocean.