Bobby Cox was ejected for the 158th and last time on September 17, 2010. It was the 152nd game of the season for the longtime Atlanta Braves skipper, who was able to manage his way through remaining ten games of his career without having an umpire inviting to leave. Cox played two undistinguished seasons for the Yankees in 1968 and 1969, but earned his way into the Hall of … [Read more...] about Bobby Cox Ejected MLB Record 158th time – September 17, 2010
This Day in Sports History
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
New York Marathon First Run September 13, 1970
127 runners (126 men and one woman) lined up in Central Park for the start of the first New York Marathon. It was September 13, 1970. The course was four loops around the park, and the first ten finishers received wristwatches. (Today, the male and female winners receive $130,000.) Race organizer Fred Lebow (1932–1994) used his own money to purchase the prizes. The winner of … [Read more...] about New York Marathon First Run September 13, 1970