Sugar Ray Robinson wins back the Middleweight Crown He knocks out Randy Turpin in the 10th round, in front of 61,000 at the Polo Grounds in New York. In 1951, Ring Magazine's Nat Fleischer famously described Robinson as "the greatest all-around fighter pound-for-pound in any division." More than 60 years later, many boxing experts today still agree with Fleischer's … [Read more...] about Sugar Ray Regains Title – September 12, 1951
This Day in Sports History
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
AFL First Game Broncos vs Pats – September 9, 1960
Broncos win 13-10 First AFL Game On a Friday night in Boston, the AFL (American Football League) was officially launched. The game was played on September 9, 1960 at Boston University Stadium (formerly Braves Field), between the Denver Broncos and the Boston Patriots, who of course are widely recognized now as the New England Patriots. Some NFC-AFC History Before 1960, … [Read more...] about AFL First Game Broncos vs Pats – September 9, 1960
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