July 14 brings big sports memories that music fans might still dig. Over the years, the day has seen record runs, epic wins, and milestone moments.
In 1912, Kenneth McArthur set an Olympic marathon record. The Boston Braves began a wild climb from last place in 1914. Ernie Koob pitched 17 full innings in 1916. In 1934, the Phillies exploded for 11 runs in one inning to beat the Reds 18-0. Ted Williams smashed three homers in 1946 and drove in eight runs. TV made history in 1951 when CBS aired the Molly Pitcher Handicap in color. The National League took the 1953 All-Star Game, 5-1. Mel Parnell threw a no-hitter in 1956.
Cyclist Jacques Anquetil won his fourth Tour de France in 1963. In the 1960s, Bob Johnson hit six straight pinch-hit hits, Eddie Mathews and Hank Aaron each hit their 500th homers. The NL beat the AL 5-4 in 1970, with Carl Yastrzemski named MVP. Tom Weiskopf won the British Open in 1973. Kathy Baker claimed the U.S. Women’s Open in 1985, the same year the Baltimore Stars won a USFL title.
Baseball honors and records followed: MLB renamed its Rookie of the Year award in 1987. Mike Schmidt hit his 537th homer in 1988. Meg Mallon won the Women’s U.S. Open in 1991. Ramon Martinez threw a no-hitter in 1995. John Wetteland set a saves record in 1996. Raymond Floyd and Stewart Ginn won Senior Players Championships in the 1990s and 2002. Drew Brees and Lindsey Vonn won ESPY athlete awards in 2010. Kenny Perry took the U.S. Senior Open in 2013. Angelique Kerber beat Serena at Wimbledon in 2018. In 2019, Lewis Hamilton claimed his sixth British Grand Prix.
It’s a day packed with classics, milestones, and moments that still get fans talking.
