September is a big month for sports fans, with MLB, the NFL, college football, UFC, the Ryder Cup, and Formula 1 taking center stage. September 26 has seen some amazing moments in sports history. Here are a few highlights:
In 1861, Tom Morris Sr., known as Old Tom Morris, won the British Golf Open by four strokes. He did it again in 1867, marking his fourth win. Fast forward to 1908, Ed Reulbach made history as the only pitcher to throw two shutouts in one doubleheader.
In 1925, Walter Hagen claimed his third PGA Championship. The Boston Braves celebrated their first National League Championship in 1948. Yogi Berra played his only game at third base in 1954, and Sam Jones pitched his second no-hitter in 1959.
1962 was a big year for Maury Wills, who became the first MLB player to steal 100 bases. In 1973, Wilt Chamberlain signed with the San Diego Conquistadors. The Cleveland Browns played their first overtime game in 1977, beating the Patriots 30-27.
Nolan Ryan threw his fifth no-hitter in 1981, while Bob Forsch did the same in 1983. Benito Santiago set a rookie record with a 28-game hitting streak in 1987. In 1996, Barry Bonds became the second player to hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases in a season.
In 2004, Ed Whitlock became the first person over 70 to run a marathon in under three hours. He was 73 and finished in 2:54:48.
Three standout athletes from September 26 are Old Tom Morris, Nolan Ryan, and Ed Whitlock. Morris is known as the father of modern golf. Ryan is famous for his powerful fastball and holds several MLB records. Whitlock broke age-group records in long-distance running, proving that age is just a number.
