https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADvWhMnDgEE The cap that Don Larsen wore when he pitched the perfect game, is part of the collection at the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. So is the catcher's mitt that Yogi Berra used that same day. Unlike Larsen, when you go to Cooperstown, you can see Yogi's face on a plaque on the wall. Because unlike Larsen, Yogi Berra is also a member … [Read more...] about Don Larsen Perfect Game – October 8, 1956
Drew Brees Breaks Unitas Record Consecutive TD Games – October 7, 2012
Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints is the current holder of the NFL record for the most consecutive games with a touchdown pass. His streak of 54 games started on October 26, 2008 and lasted until November 29, 2012. He broke Johnny Unitas's record of 47 games on October 7, 2012. Unitas's record stood for almost 50 years. He first set the record on December 6, 1958. At that … [Read more...] about Drew Brees Breaks Unitas Record Consecutive TD Games – October 7, 2012
Phil Niekro Wins 300th, Age 46 – October 6, 1985
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdbF_yjw31s Phil Niekro, at the age of 46 years, six months and five days, became the oldest pitcher to win his 300th Major League game. The win came at the expense of the Toronto Blue Jays, in Toronto, on October 6, 1985. Niekro didn't exactly limp to his milestone win. He blew the Jays away on a 4-hit complete game shutout, and led the … [Read more...] about Phil Niekro Wins 300th, Age 46 – October 6, 1985
Mickey Owen Drops 3rd Strike – Dodgers Lose Series – October 5, 1941
Your browser does not support iframes. One of the most bizarre, and dramatic plays in the history of baseball. Let's set the stage. It's another October and what do you know? The Yankees are playing in the World Series. It's only the 12th time in the last 21 years. But who are these guys they're playing, the Brooklyn Dodgers? Well they haven't won a pennant since 1920. … [Read more...] about Mickey Owen Drops 3rd Strike – Dodgers Lose Series – October 5, 1941
Brooklyn Dodgers Win Series (Finally) October 4, 1955
Among all the days in the history of the universe, October 4, 1955 is unique. On that day, unlike any other, the Brooklyn Dodgers became the World Series champions. Prior to 1955, the citizens of "America's fourth largest city" celebrated their team's winning the National League Pennant on seven occasions, only to see them defeated in the World Series, every single … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Dodgers Win Series (Finally) October 4, 1955