Today in Sports History: 6/15

Today in Sports History: 6/15

1909 – Benjamin Shibe receives a patent for the cork that is at the center of a baseball. 1928 – At age 41, Ty Cobb steals home for the 50th (and final) time in his career. 1938 – Reds pitcher Johnny Vander Meer throws his second of back-to-back no-hitters, shutting...

Today in Sports History: 6/15

Today in Sports History: 6/14

1870 – The Cincinnati Red Stockings, the first pro baseball team, suffer their first loss after 130 games. 1952 – Braves pitcher Warren Spahn ties the National League record with 18 strikeouts in a game. 1963 – Duke Snider of the New York Mets hits his 400th career...

Today in Sports History: 6/15

Today in Sports History: 6/13

1905 – New York Giants pitcher Christy Mathewson throws a no-hitter against the Cubs. 1935 – James J. Braddock beats Max Baer in 15 rounds for the heavyweight title. This fight is portrayed in the movie “Cinderella Man”. 1937 – Joe DiMaggio hits three consecutive home...