July is all about Major League Baseball, NBA Summer League games, the British Grand Prix, Tour de France, NASCAR races, the MLB All-Star game, Wimbledon, golf tournaments, and track and field events. July 21 has seen some unforgettable moments from sports legends.
Here are some highlights from July 21 throughout the years:
– 1888: Lottie Dod defended her Wimbledon title.
– 1921: The Indians and Yankees combined for 16 doubles in an MLB game.
– 1945: The Tigers and Athletics played a 24-inning game that ended in a 1-1 tie.
– 1957: Althea Gibson became the first Black player to win a major US tennis tournament.
– 1957: Lionel Hebert won the PGA Championship.
– 1963: Jack Nicklaus won his first PGA Championship.
– 1968: Jan Janssen took home the Tour de France title.
– 1973: Hank Aaron hit his 700th career home run.
– 1989: Mike Tyson knocked out Carl Williams in just 93 seconds.
– 1996: Tom Lehman won the British Open.
– 2013: Chris Froome won the 100th Tour de France.
– 2019: Shane Lowry won the British Open, marking his first major title.
Looking back, Althea Gibson, Jack Nicklaus, and Hank Aaron stand out. Gibson broke barriers in tennis and inspired many. Nicklaus is known for his record 18 major wins and 73 PGA Tour victories. Aaron famously broke Babe Ruth’s home run record and fought against racial discrimination. These athletes left a lasting impact on sports history.
