Carl Lewis won the gold medal in the long jump at the Olympics in Atlanta, on July 29, 1996. Lewis had previously won the gold in the long jump at the 1984, 1988, and 1992 Olympics. Only three other athletes have won individual gold medals in four consecutive Olympics. Danish sailor Paul Elvstrom did it in 1948, 1952, 1956, and 1960. American discuss thrower Al Oerter won his … [Read more...] about Carl Lewis Wins 9th and Last Gold July 29, 1996
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Martinez, Rogers Perfect Games July 28 1991 and 1994
Dennis Martinez pitched a perfect game on July 28, 1991. Three years later, to the day, Kenny Rogers also pitched a perfect game. Martinez's and Roger's gems were only the 12th and 13th perfect games ever pitched (in the modern era of the Major Leagues). Since 1994, perfect games have become slightly less of a rare phenomenon. There have been nine perfect games thrown … [Read more...] about Martinez, Rogers Perfect Games July 28 1991 and 1994
Tommy John Commits 3 Errors – in 1 Play! July 27, 1988
You might see a 9-year-old do this in a Little League game, but you don't expect to see a Major League ball player, especially a very good one like Tommy John, commit three errors in the same play. He managed to pull off this dubious accomplishment while pitching for the Yankees, against the Milwaukee Brewers. It happened on July 27, 1988. At the time, John was a 45-year-old … [Read more...] about Tommy John Commits 3 Errors – in 1 Play! July 27, 1988
Edwin Moses Wins First Olympic Gold July 25, 1976
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
Red Sox First Black Player July 21,1959
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