https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUKNj_tpi14 Babe Didrikson won a silver medal in the Women's High Jump at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. She actually cleared the same height as the gold medalist, her American teammate and rival, Jean Shiley (5' 5.25"), however in a bizarre ruling, the judge said that Didrikson's leap was illegal. Apparently the judge didn't think that any of … [Read more...] about Babe Didrikson Robbed of Olympic Gold August 7, 1932
Satchel Paige Age 46? Complete Game Shutout August 6, 1952
There's his line for the game - - 12 innings pitched (When's the last time you saw a pitcher go 12?), no earned runs, 7 hits, 9 strikeouts and only 2 walks. Not a bad outing for any pitcher, but this one, Satchel Paige, was at least 46 years old. The thing is, nobody knew how old Satchel Paige really was. Many people were convinced that Paige himself did not know his actual … [Read more...] about Satchel Paige Age 46? Complete Game Shutout August 6, 1952
1984 Olympics First Women’s Marathon August 5, 1984
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dFgH_vDh6E Joan Benoit was the winner of the the gold medal in the marathon at the 1984 Olympics. It was the first time in Olympic history when women competed in that event. The Men's Marathon has been a part of the modern Olympics since its inception in 1896. That's not to say that women hadn't tried to compete in the Olympic … [Read more...] about 1984 Olympics First Women’s Marathon August 5, 1984
A-Rod #500, Barry Bonds #755 August 4, 2007
Alex Rodriguez and Barry Bonds both reached tainted milestones on August 4, 2007. Rodriguez hit his 500th home run and Barry Bonds got his 755th (tying Hank Aaron). Bonds 755th - boos, cheers, and more boos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz4Mza_iOMs&list=PLC505A1A022237681 Jeff Blair, writing for the Globe and Mail called it "Barry Bonds's desultory slog to slugger … [Read more...] about A-Rod #500, Barry Bonds #755 August 4, 2007
Black Sox Banned from Baseball August 3, 1921
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xuKU66YDFE Eight members of the 1919 Chicago White Sox, also known as The Black Sox, were banned from Major League Baseball, for life; on August 3, 1921. Baseball Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis. (He was known as Judge Landis. Prior to becoming Baseball Commissioner, he served 17 years as a Federal judge.) issued this … [Read more...] about Black Sox Banned from Baseball August 3, 1921