Today is Saturday, April 27, 2024
Today in
Sports History
1899 - The Western Golf Association was founded in Chicago, IL.
1903 - Jamaica Race Track opened in Long Island, NY.
1938 - A colored baseball was used for the first time in any baseball game. The ball was yellow and was used between Columbia and Fordham Universities in New York City.
1947 - "Babe Ruth Day" was celebrated at Yankee Stadium.
1963 - Brian Sternberg set the pole vault record 16 feet, 5 inches.
1983 - Nolan Ryan (Houston Astros) broke a 55-year-old major league baseball record when he struck out the 3,509th batter of his career.
Sports Quote
You have to perform at a consistently higher level than others. That's the mark of a true professional.
- Joe Paterno |