September is an exciting month for sports fans. MLB games are in full swing, and the NFL and college football seasons kick off. There are also UFC events, the Ryder Cup, and Formula 1 races to enjoy. September 27 has seen many unforgettable moments in sports history. Here are some highlights:
– 1879: Jamie Anderson won the Open Championship in men’s golf by three strokes.
– 1905: Bill Dinneen pitched a no-hitter against the White Sox.
– 1914: Nap Lajoie recorded his 3,000th Major League hit.
– 1921: Johnny Weismuller set world records in the 100-meter and 150-yard freestyle.
– 1923: Lou Gehrig hit his first career home run.
– 1930: Hack Wilson hit two home runs, setting a new National League record with 56 for the season.
– 1935: The Cubs won their 21st game in a row and clinched the NL pennant.
– 1950: Ezzard Charles defeated Joe Louis to retain his heavyweight title.
– 1983: Tim Raines became the first player since Ty Cobb to steal 70 bases and drive in 70 runs in a season.
– 2000: The USA baseball team won Olympic gold under coach Tommy Lasorda.
– 2005: The Atlanta Braves clinched their 14th straight division title.
– 2014: The New Zealand All Blacks beat Argentina to win their third straight Rugby Championship title.
– 2024: The Chicago White Sox set a record with 121 losses in a single season.
Three athletes stand out from this day: Bobby Jones, Lou Gehrig, and Greg LeMond. Jones won golf’s Grand Slam in 1930 and helped start the Masters Tournament. Gehrig had a legendary career, winning multiple MVP awards and six World Series. LeMond was the first American to win the Tour de France. September 27 is a day to remember in sports!
