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
Sports Records and Milestones
OJ Rushes NFL Record 250 Yards – September 16, 1973
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
Aaron Rodgers 202 Passing Yards in One Quarter – September 15, 2013
The Green Bay Packers played their home opener on September 15, 2013 - against the Washington Redskins. Green Bay Quarterback Aaron Rodgers put on a show for the fans at Lambeau Field. He completed 34 of 42 passes for 480 yards. Four of his throws went for touchdowns, and not a single pass was intercepted. The rest of the Packers team also had a respectable game, … [Read more...] about Aaron Rodgers 202 Passing Yards in One Quarter – September 15, 2013
Ken Griffey (Sr. and Jr.) Back-to-Back HR’s – September 14, 1990
Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. hit back to back home runs for the Seattle Mariners on September 14,1990. It was the first and only time in Major League history that a father and son have hit back to back homers. The Mariners were playing the Angels that night at Anaheim Stadium. (The Angels wound up winning the game, 7-5, in case that matters to you.) Griffey Sr., at … [Read more...] about Ken Griffey (Sr. and Jr.) Back-to-Back HR’s – September 14, 1990
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