This Day in Sports History: 4/7

This Day in Sports History: 4/7

1896 – American athlete Robert Garrett wins the throwing double at the Olympics in Athens Greece by winning the shot put (11.22 meters) after winning the discus on the previous day. 1928 – Lester Patrick, the 44-year-old General Manager of the New York Rangers, comes...

This Day in Sports History: 4/7

This Day in Sports History: 4/6

1896 – The first modern Olympic Games begin in Athens, Greece. American athlete James B. Connelly wins the first event – the hop, step, and jump. 1947 – Jimmy Demaret wins The Masters for the second time in his career. 1958 – Arnold Palmer wins the first Major of his...

This Day in Sports History: 4/7

This Day in Sports History: 4/5

1915 – In a heavyweight bout held in Havana, Cuba, Jess Willard beats Jack Johnson in the 26th round to win the title. 1927 – Swimmer Johnny Weissmuller breaks his record in the 200-meter freestyle by seven seconds, finishing in 2:08. He also breaks his record in the...