Today in Sports History: 8/15

Today in Sports History: 8/15

1939 – The first night game in Comiskey Park’s history ends in a White Sox 5-2 win over the Cleveland Browns.  1964 – The Cubs honor Ernie Banks, as it was “Ernie Banks Day” at Wrigley Field.  1965 – The San Francisco Giants hold a “Masanori Murakami Day” at...

Today in Sports History: 8/15

Today in Sports History: 8/14

1919 – Chicago White Sox outfielder Happy Felsch ties an MLB record with 4 outfield assists in a single game. 1936 – Playing outdoors in poor conditions, the United States defeats Canada 19-8 to win the first ever men’s basketball gold medal at the Berlin Olympics....

Today in Sports History: 8/15

Today in Sports History: 8/12

1960 – US track athlete, Ralph Boston, sets the long jump record at 26.94 feet.  1963 – St. Louis Cardinals great Stan Musial announces that he will retire at the end of the season. 1964 – Mickey Mantle hits homers from both sides of the plate in the same game for a...

Today in Sports History: 8/15

Today in Sports History: 8/11

1919 – The Green Bay Packers football team is founded by Curly Lambeau and George Calhoun. The team is named after their sponsor, the Indian Packing Company. 1929 – Babe Ruth becomes the first player in MLB history to hit 500 career home runs. 1961 – Future HOF...