On This Day

Game three of the 1992 World Series was played at the SkyDome in Toronto Canada, the Blue Jays beat the Braves 3-2, it was the first World Series game played outside the USA.

Yankee Reggie Jackson hit three home runs in three consecutive at-bats against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 to win their first World Series in 15 years.

After 12 seasons in the Bay Area, Nate Thurmond joined the Chicago Bull where he recorded the first quadruple-double in NBA history with 22 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists and 12 blocks.

After the team lost the World Series to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the New York Yankees fired manager Casey Stengel, who won 7 championships.

In the highest scoring game in Monday night football history, Green Bay beat Washington 48-47 in Lambeau Field.

The underdog NY Mets defeated the Baltimore Orioles in Game 5 at Shea Stadium to win the World Series 4-1.

As a powerful protest, gold medalist Tommie Smith and bronze winner John Carlos showed a raised fist on the podium after the 200 m race at the 1968 Summer Olympics.

Wayne Gretzky's record-setting goal tied the game, he passed Gordie Howe's points record in the final period of a game against the Edmonton Oilers.

Julius Erving made his debut for the Virginia Squires of the ABA at the Carolina Cougars, Irving and the Squires won 118-114.

Bill Russell was designated as player-coach of the Boston Celtics, in his coaching debut he led the Celtics to victory.