July is an exciting month for sports fans, featuring Major League Baseball, NBA Summer League games, the British Grand Prix, the Tour de France, golf tournaments, and Wimbledon. On July 26, many unforgettable moments in sports history took place. Here are some highlights:
– 1914: Philippe Thys won the Tour de France.
– 1928: Gene Tunney defended his World Heavyweight Boxing title, winning by TKO against Tom Heeney.
– 1931: France beat Great Britain 3-2 in the International Lawn Tennis Challenge, claiming their fifth straight title.
– 1933: Joe DiMaggio’s impressive 61-game hitting streak came to an end.
– 1952: Mickey Mantle hit his first grand slam for the New York Yankees.
– 1978: Johnny Bench hit his 300th career home run.
– 1981: Pat Bradley won the U.S. Women’s Golf Open by one stroke, marking her second major title.
– 1991: Mark Gardner pitched a no-hitter, but the Expos lost to the Dodgers.
– 2015: Chris Froome won the Tour de France.
– 2021: Adam Peaty defended his title in the 100-meter swim at the Tokyo Olympics.
Among these legends, three stand out: Joe DiMaggio, known for his incredible skills with the Yankees; Pat Bradley, a top golfer and one of the few women to achieve the Career Grand Slam; and Brian Ortega, a rising star in the UFC’s featherweight division, known for his striking and Brazilian jiu-jitsu skills. July 26 is a day to remember in sports history!
