Jim Brown announced his retirement from football at a news conference in London, where he was was acting in the hit movie The Dirty Dozen. Brown had been the NFL's MVP the prior season and led the league in rushing, as he did in 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1963, and 1964. (Jim Taylor edged him out in 1962.) At the time of his retirement, Brown said "I am leaving the Browns … [Read more...] about Jim Brown Announces Retirement, Not on Good Terms July 14, 1966
Bubpka Clears 6 Meters in Pole Vault July 13, 1985
Sergey Bubpka became the first pole vaulter ever to clear what had long been considered the unattainable height of 6.00 meters (19 feet 81/4).He did it at the Paris International Track and Field Meet on July 13, 1985. When the Ukrainian Bupka first cleared 6 meters, he broke his own world record of 5.94 meters. That was the fifth time that he had broken the world record. After … [Read more...] about Bubpka Clears 6 Meters in Pole Vault July 13, 1985
1998 World Cup – Brazil Shocked by France – July 12
In the 1998 World Cup Brazil was shocked by France 3-0.Brazil worked its way through the round of 16 by defeating Chile, Denmark, and the Netherlands. Before the French team could advance to the championship game, they had to beat Paraguay, Italy, and Croatia. The heavily favored Brazilians were defending the title they won in 1994, and were seeking their fourth World Cup … [Read more...] about 1998 World Cup – Brazil Shocked by France – July 12
NBA First Black Player – October 31, 1950
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb1etJcBvXo … [Read more...] about NBA First Black Player – October 31, 1950
Babe Ruth Major League Debut – July 11, 1914
Babe Ruth pitched six strong and one not so strong inning in his major league debut against the Cleveland Indians on July 11, 1914. The Boston Globe Headline read: RUTH LEADS RED SOX TO VICTORY: PITCHER RUTH WARMLY WELCOMED BY FANS, BUT CLEVELAND FINDS HIM VERY COLD Southpaw Displays High Class In Game Against Cleveland. Still going by the name George Ruth, the young Red Sox … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth Major League Debut – July 11, 1914