Today In Sports History 7/21

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

Baseball

• In 1945 Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia A’s play a 24 inning 1-1 tie.

Boxing

• In 1989 Mike Tyson KOs Carl Williams in 1:33 for heavyweight boxing title

Golf

• In 1963 at the PGA Championship, Jack Nicklaus wins first of five PGA C’ships by 2 shots from fellow American Dave Ragan.

Hockey

• In 1996 Wayne Gretzky signs a 2 year deal with the NY Rangers.

Miscellaneous

• In 1993 Angela Kennedy swims world record 50 m butterfly stroke (26.93).