October is an exciting month for sports fans. The MLB playoffs, NBA and NHL preseason games, college football, the Xfinity 500 NASCAR Cup Series, track meets, the UEFA Champions League, and Formula 1 all take place. One day that stands out in sports history is October 11. Here are some unforgettable moments from that date:
– 1902: Laurie Auchterlonie won the U.S. Open golf championship, setting a new scoring record.
– 1906: Pitcher Ed Walsh struck out 12 batters in a World Series game, a record at the time.
– 1911: Ty Cobb and Frank Schulte became the first MVP winners in MLB.
– 1927: Lou Gehrig was named the American League MVP.
– 1943: The Yankees defeated the Cardinals 2-0 to win their 10th World Series title.
– 1948: The Indians beat the Braves 4-2 for their second World Series championship.
– 1971: The U.S. clinched the Davis Cup by beating Romania.
– 1971: Brooks Robinson reached base five times in a World Series game, setting a record.
– 1975: Bryan Trottier scored his first career hat trick with the Islanders.
– 1980: The Dallas Mavericks played their first NBA game, winning against the Spurs 103-92.
– 1991: Chip Beck shot a 59 in the Las Vegas Invitational, tying the PGA record for the lowest score.
– 1992: Deion Sanders attempted to play in both an NFL and MLB game on the same day.
– 1999: Pedro Martinez threw six no-hit innings in relief, helping the Red Sox in the playoffs.
– 2009: The U.S. won their second straight Presidents Cup.
– 2015: The U.S. claimed the Presidents Cup for the sixth time in a row.
– 2018: Thierry Henry became the head coach of AS Monaco.
Notable athletes from October 11 include Bryan Trottier, Deion Sanders, and Pedro Martinez, each leaving a mark in their sports.
