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 on the calendar. Over the years, May 10 has seen many memorable moments in sports history.
In 1870, Jem Mace defended his heavyweight title against Joe Coburn. Fast forward to 1913, when Donerail won the Kentucky Derby, paying a record $184.90. In 1919, Sir Barton led from start to finish to claim the Derby. By 1929, golfer Walter Hagen secured his fourth British Open title.
In 1946, the Boston Red Sox achieved their 15th consecutive win, narrowly beating the New York Yankees 5-4, despite Joe DiMaggio’s grand slam. In 1967, Hank Aaron hit his only inside-the-park home run, leading the Braves to a 7-2 victory over the Phillies.
The year 1970 was historic as Bobby Orr scored an iconic overtime goal in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals, giving the Bruins their first title since 1941. On the same day in 1973, the New York Knicks defeated the Lakers for their second NBA championship, while the Montreal Canadiens clinched their 19th title against the Blackhawks.
In 1981, Charlie Lea threw a no-hitter for the Montreal Expos against the Giants. The 1993 NBA Hall of Fame welcomed legends like Bill Walton and Julius Erving. In 2015, Stipe Miocic set a UFC record with 361 total strikes in a fight, winning by technical knockout. That same year, Rickie Fowler won the PGA Players Championship in style. May 10 has truly been a day filled with unforgettable sports moments.
