May is an exciting month for sports fans. The NBA and NHL playoffs are in full swing, MLB is heating up, and major events like the Preakness Stakes, PGA Championship, FA Cup Final, and French Open are taking place. Over the years, May 27 has seen many memorable moments in sports history.
In 1878, C. Holloway rode Duke of Magenta to victory in the Preakness, finishing in 2:41.75. Fast forward to 1903, John Bullman on Africander won the Belmont in 2:21.75. In 1937, Carl Hubbell of the New York Giants set an MLB record with his 24th consecutive win against the Cincinnati Reds.
The year 1955 saw Norm Zauchin of the Boston Red Sox achieve 10 RBIs in a 16-0 win over the Washington Senators. In 1960, Orioles catcher Clint Courtney used a special oversized mitt to catch Hoyt Wilhelm’s knuckleball.
1961 marked the first European Cup, where Fiorentina defeated Glasgow Rangers 4-2. Three years later, Real Madrid lost to Inter Milan 3-1. In 1968, George Halas retired from coaching the Chicago Bears, and the National League awarded franchises to Montreal and San Diego.
In 1975, the Philadelphia Flyers clinched their second straight Stanley Cup with a 2-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres. The 1981 European Cup final saw Liverpool beat Real Madrid 1-0. Marvin Hagler knocked out Wilford Scypion in 1983 for the IBF middleweight title.
In 2006, UFC 60 featured Matt Hughes vs. Royce Gracie, breaking pay-per-view records. May 27 has truly been a day filled with unforgettable sports moments.
