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
Walter Payton Record 107 Rushing TDs – September 20, 1987
Walter Payton scored his 107th rushing touchdown to break Jim Browns record. Payton reached the milestone in Chicago on September 20, 1987. Against a weak Tampa Bay Buccaneer defense, Payton lunged into the end zone on a one yard plunge that came at 9:14 of the first quarter. Other than getting to see one football legend break another football legend's record, the 63,551 … [Read more...] about Walter Payton Record 107 Rushing TDs – September 20, 1987
Mariano Rivera All-Time Saves Leader – September 19, 2011
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoSFQoD-_yk Having already established himself as the greatest reliever in Major League history, Mariano Rivera made it "statistically" official when he recorded his record breaking 602nd save on September 19, 2011. In many ways, it was just another day in the life of a famously modest player who, over the course of a decade and a half, has … [Read more...] about Mariano Rivera All-Time Saves Leader – September 19, 2011