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This Day in Sports History

George Brett Pine Tar Incident July 24, 1983

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbEHAsZxRYo On July 24, 1983 George Brett hit what he thought was a homerun off of Rich (Goose Gossage). When all was said it done, Brett was right. He had hit a homerun, but he was still thrown out of the game for what happened immediately after what happened in what became known as “The Pine Tar Incident.”   July 24, 1983 - It was the top … [Read more...] about George Brett Pine Tar Incident July 24, 1983

Kerri Strug, Despite Ankle Sprain, Wins Gymnastics Gold for U.S. July 23, 1996

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By landing a solid vault on a sprained ankle, Kerri Strug enabled the U.S. to win its first gold medal in the Womens Gymnastics team all around competition. Before she even attempted the vault, Kerri Strug knew that the landing was going to hurt like hell. But the pain was only temporary and her heroic accomplishment will be remembered … [Read more...] about Kerri Strug, Despite Ankle Sprain, Wins Gymnastics Gold for U.S. July 23, 1996

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

Red Sox First Black Player July 21,1959

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Not until more than 12 years after Jackie Robinson's debut with the Dodgers, did the first black player take the field for the Red Sox. On July 21, 1959 the Red Sox were in Chicago, trailing the White Sox 2-1, going into the 8th inning. Vic Wertz hit a lead off single for Boston. Then Red Sox manager Billy Jurges, very belatedly, made history by pulling Wertz in favor of pinch … [Read more...] about Red Sox First Black Player July 21,1959