Today In Sports History 9/22

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

Baseball

• In 1912 Eddie Collins repeats record of stealing 6 bases in a game (9/7/12)

Boxing

• In 1927 Gene Tunney beats Jack Dempsey for the second time in 10 for heavyweight boxing title, the bought is dubbed the “Long count” fight

Golf

• In 1973 Ryder Cup Golf, US beats Great Britain & Ireland, 19-13; first time ‘Ireland’ included in team name

Miscellaneous

• In 1983 Zhu Jianhau (China) sets high jump record at 7’9 3/4″

NFL

• In 1987 NFL players go on strike for 24 days