Today in Sports History: 10/5

Today in Sports History: 10/5

1915 – Ty Cobb steals his 96th base of the season, setting a record that would last until 1962. 1921 – The Yankees beat the Giants 3-0 in the first World Series game broadcast on the radio. 1932 – The Detroit Falcons officially changed their name to the Detroit Red...

Today in Sports History: 10/5

Today in Sports History: 10/4

1922 – A World Series game is broadcast on radio for the first time as the Giants faced the Yankees. 1930 – Notre Dame Stadium opens as the Fighting Irish defeat SMU 20-14 in the first game played at the stadium. 1938 – The Yankees complete a sweep of the Cubs to win...

Today in Sports History: 10/5

Today in Sports History: 10/3

1920 – St. Louis Browns first baseman George Sisler sets an MLB record by recording his 257th hit of the season. 1951 – Bobby Thomson of the New York Giants hits “The Shot Heard ‘Round the World” – a walk-off three run homer against the Dodgers to win the pennant for...