Sports History Network July 27, 1959 – The game of baseball in New York City had somewhat of an empty spot as just before the 1958 season both the Dodgers and the Giants left the area for greener pastures in California. Though the very popular Yankees organization remained there were still those that enjoyed the National League game. To … Read more
Once “The Doomsday Defense” kicked in, the Cowboys closed the door on opponents … until Dallas was done in by a last-second field goal in the biggest game of the year. After finishing the 1969 regular season with an impressive 11–2–1 record, the Dallas Cowboys flopped in the playoffs, losing to the Cleveland Browns 38–14. … Read more
July 26, 1953 – Across the pond of the Atlantic there was the annual Tour de France bicycle race. The Tour is a big event in France drawing huge crowds and interest from around the world, as cyclists take on the rigors of a course through multiple-stages that take weeks to complete. There are 21 stages altogether, … Read more
July 25, 1902 – James J. Jeffries is an interesting character in boxing history. Big Jim was the epitome of what fight fans wanted their HeavyWeight Champion to be, large, solidly built, and ruggedly tough. The Carroll, Ohio native was all of that and a box of crackers. He stood 6 foot 1″ tall and weighed … Read more
The origin story of golf, one of the most popular sports that is played by millions across continents, is quite rich and rather controversial. Although games of a similar nature date as far back as ancient Rome and China, the form of the game most familiar to people today certainly developed well in Scotland. It … Read more