May is an exciting month for sports fans. The NBA and NHL playoffs are in full swing, MLB is heating up, and there are major events like the Preakness Stakes, the PGA Championship, the FA Cup Final, and the French Open in tennis. Plus, some Grand Prix races are happening too.
May 25 has seen many memorable moments in sports history. In 1895, Fred Taral rode Belmar to victory in the Preakness Stakes with a time of 1:50.5. In 1904, George Odom won the Belmont Stakes aboard Delhi, finishing in 2:06.6. Babe Ruth made headlines in 1922 when he threw dirt on an umpire, earning a one-day suspension and a $200 fine. The following year, he surpassed Honus Wagner for the most career runs scored.
In 1935, Ruth hit the last three home runs of his career, leading the American League with 714 homers. That same year, Jesse Owens set five world records in just 45 minutes. Ted Williams raised his batting average over .400 in 1941, while Ben Hogan won his second PGA Championship in 1948.
Fast forward to 1965, when Muhammad Ali knocked out Sonny Liston in their heavyweight title rematch. In 1970, the Indiana Pacers clinched the ABA Championship, and in 1975, the Golden State Warriors swept the Washington Bullets to win the NBA Championship.
More recent highlights include Tiger Woods winning Sportsman of the Year in 2000 and LeBron James becoming the NBA’s all-time playoff scoring leader in 2017. May 25 is truly a day filled with sports legends and unforgettable moments.
