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Sports Records and Milestones

Edwin Moses Wins First Olympic Gold July 25, 1976

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Edwin Moses won the gold medal in the 400 meter hurdles at the Montreal Olympics on July 25, 1976. In winning the race, Moses, who at that time was a 20 year old engineering student at Morehouse College, also set a world record for the event, with a time of 47.64 seconds. His 1976 Olympic win would mark beginning of Moses' domination in the 400 meter hurdles. He reigned … [Read more...] about Edwin Moses Wins First Olympic Gold July 25, 1976

Walter Johnson 3,000 K’s – July 22, 1923

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Walter Johnson was the first Major League pitcher to reach the milestone of striking out 3,000 batters. He did it on July 22, 1923. It wasn't until July 17, 1974, almost 51 years later, when Bob Gibson became the second Major League pitcher to reach the 3,000 strikeout plateau. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv9cvdLKVn8 On August 2, 1907, a young man later described by Frank … [Read more...] about Walter Johnson 3,000 K’s – July 22, 1923

DiMaggio 56 Game Steak Ends July 17, 1941

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Joe DiMaggio saw his 56 game hitting streak come to an end on July 17, 1941. 78 years later, nobody, not even DiMaggio himself, has come close to equaling his mark. Before DiMaggio's streak, which started and ended during the 1941 season, Willie Keeler held the record. Keeler hit safely in the first 44 games of the 1897 season.He also hit safely in the last game of the 1896 … [Read more...] about DiMaggio 56 Game Steak Ends July 17, 1941