Before OJ Simpson became a household name because of that other thing that happened in 1994; he was a Heisman Trophy winner at USC (1968 season). Simpson was chosen by the Buffalo Bills as the first draft pick in 1969, but his first three seasons in the NFL were somewhat disappointing. A New Coach and The Juice is Loose! In 1972 Lou Saban became the coach of the Bills, and … [Read more...] about OJ Rushes NFL Record 250 Yards – September 16, 1973
Controversy and Bad Behavior
Pete Rose Breaks Ty Cobb Record – September 11, 1985
44-year-old Pete Rose broke Ty Cobb's record for the most career hits on September 11, 1985. It was hit number 4,192 for Rose. Cobb's record stood for a little more than 67 years. Rose broke it as player-manager for the Cincinnati Reds. He was facing San Diego's Eric Show. He got his first hit, a triple off of Pittsburgh's Bob Friend, on April 13 1963. On August 14, 1986 … [Read more...] about Pete Rose Breaks Ty Cobb Record – September 11, 1985
U.S. Olympic Basketball Streak Ended – September 10, 1972
This one still stinks – The Olympics at its worst. The U.S. Olympic basketball streak ended, after being unbeaten since the sport was introduced at the 1936 games. Going into this game the U.S. team's record was 62-0. In fairness to the Soviet team that allegedly won, it wasn’t their fault that they had played superbly and were within a point of the Americans when the game … [Read more...] about U.S. Olympic Basketball Streak Ended – September 10, 1972
Mark McGwire Breaks Maris Record – September 8, 1998
Look at the video. Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa seem to be so happy. Do they not know - or not care that their accomplishments are tainted because they took performance enhancing drugs? Mark McGwire broke the single season home run record that Roger Maris had previously set. Maris's 61st home run came on October 1, 1961 during the 162nd and last day of the season. McGwire … [Read more...] about Mark McGwire Breaks Maris Record – September 8, 1998
John McEnroe Gets Ejected from Australian Open January 21, 1990
John McEnroe, First Player Ever Ejected from an Australian Open Match, January 21, 1990 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-52G_eaAni4 John McEnroe was playing the Swedish born Mikael Pernfors in the fourth round of the Australian Open. Pernfors was winning the third set of the match, 4 games to 2, but McEnroe was still ahead in the match, having won the first two out three … [Read more...] about John McEnroe Gets Ejected from Australian Open January 21, 1990