George Springer didn't get his opportunity for a Joe Carter moment in Game 6. Nick Turchiaro / Imagn Images TORONTO — The World Series does this in a way no other sport can. The Super Bowl lasts one ...
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I just passed a notable anniversary. It’s been 40 years since I started writing this column. I had been doing scut work at local radio and television stations, waiting for the big break that looked ...
This Date in Baseball, September 20 - Aaron Judge becomes the sixth player in MLB history to have a 60 HR season. Sept. 20 1902 — Chicago’s Jim Callaghan tossed the White Sox’s first no-hitter, ...
1913 — Twenty-year-old amateur Francis Ouimet beats Britain’s Harry Vardon and Ted Ray in an 18-hole playoff to win the U.S. Open. 1924 — Grover Cleveland Alexander wins his 300th game as the Chicago ...
1902 — Chicago’s Jim Callaghan tossed the White Sox’s first no-hitter, beating Detroit 2-0. 1907 — Pittsburgh’s Nicholas Maddox became the first Pirates pitcher to throw a no-hitter by defeating the ...
Clayton Kershaw debuted as a Los Angeles Dodger; he became one of the greatest pitchers in league history with the Los Angeles Dodgers; and he’ll unsurprisingly retire as a Los Angeles Dodger. Kershaw ...
Bob Gibson, the Hall of Fame pitcher and Harlem Globetrotter, is rightfully No. 1 on the list. Gale Sayers is No. 2, followed by Grover Cleveland Alexander, Bob Boozer and Johnny Rodgers. Yeah, North ...