The Brooklyn Dodgers had not yet officially announced that they were moving to Los Angeles when they played their last game at Ebbets Field on September 24, 1957, but the fact that the Dodgers were going to be leaving Brooklyn was the worst kept secret of the twentieth century. As the New York Times reported, "Everybody, including the 6,702 cash customers assumed that they … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Dodgers Last Game at Ebbets Field September 24, 1957
This Day in Sports History
Jose Canseco First in 40/40 Club -September 23, 1988
Jose Canseco was the first Major League player to hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases in one season. He reached the milestone on Septeber 23, 1988. The Cuban born Canseco was 24 at the time, playing for the Oakland A's in his third season in the Majors. On September 18, Canseco hit his 40th home run of the season in the first inning against Kansas City's Brett Saberhagen. … [Read more...] about Jose Canseco First in 40/40 Club -September 23, 1988
Sophomore Tebow Runs 166 Yds – September 22, 2007
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlf3CBULOw0 Sophomore Tim Tebow put on a one man show against the University of Mississippi. He ran the football 27 times for a University of Florida record 166 yards. He also threw 34 passes and completed 20, for a not-the-least-bit-shabby 261 yards in the air. Tebow was involved in all four Gator touchdowns. He ran one in from nine yards … [Read more...] about Sophomore Tebow Runs 166 Yds – September 22, 2007
Chico Ruiz Steals Home to Start Phillies Skid – September 21, 1964
If you're from Philly and you're over 60, then you probably know that Chico Ruiz stole home and started the Phillies epic 10-game losing streak in 1964. And if you're from Philly and you have not yet celebrated your 60th birthday yet, you've still probably heard about this; because your Mom and Dad, and your Grandma and Grandpa, and all your aunts and uncles still talk about … [Read more...] about Chico Ruiz Steals Home to Start Phillies Skid – September 21, 1964
Americas Cup U.S. Win Led by Ted Turner – September 18, 1977
Ted Turner led a successful U.S. defense of the Americas cup on September 18, 1977. "If I only had a little humility," Ted Turner once confessed in his high-speed Georgia drawl, "I would be perfect." That appraisal might be disputed by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn and others with whom Turner, the suspended owner of the Atlanta Braves baseball club, has feuded. But tonight, as … [Read more...] about Americas Cup U.S. Win Led by Ted Turner – September 18, 1977