Today In Sports History 9/21

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

Baseball

• In 1986 San Diego Padre Jimmy Jones pitchs 1-hitter in his major league debut

Boxing

• In 1955 in his last fight, undefeated world heavyweight boxing champion Rocky Marciano KOs light heavyweight Archie Moore in the 9th round

Golf

• In 2008 at the Ryder Cup, US lead from start to finish to win 16½-11½ and regain Cup after 3 consecutive European victories

Miscellaneous

• In 1964 Constellation (US) beats Sovereign (England) in 20th America’s Cup

NFL

• In 1969 NY Jet Steve O’Neal punts 98 yards against Denver Broncos