Sports History Network June 16, 1968 – Legendary golfer Lee Trevino won his first major title at the US Open Golf played at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. Trevino was 4 shots better on the scorecards than closest competitor Jack Nicklaus. During the rounds at this tournament Trevino had four consecutive days of finishing under par … Read more
June 15, 1970 – An exciting 18-hole playoff took place at the LPGA Championship at Pleasant Valley Country Club. Shirley Englehorn claimed victory over former event champion Kathy Whitworth by 4 strokes. It would be Englehorn’s only major title of her great career. The eventual winner had forced the playoff with a fantastic birdie on the … Read more
Vinny Lospinuso rides shotgun in the DeLorean with me this week to talk all things “Pro Football Hall of Fame.” He’s a graduate from Hofstra University (2021) with a B.A. in broadcast journalism. When you listen to him you will be floored at how well-versed and passionate this young man is regarding the history of … Read more
Their nickname, “Big Red Machine,” was no exaggeration. After winning the National League pennant in 1939, the World Series in 1940, and remaining competitive from 1941 to 1944, the bottom fell out for the Cincinnati Reds. From 1945 to 1960, the team had only two winning seasons. That skid ended in 1961 when the Reds, … Read more
June 14, 1934 – It was a BIG night on the fight card at Madison Square Gardens in New York! American boxer Max Baer Knocked Out the defending champion, Italian Primo Carnera in the 11th round to capture the world heavyweight title. The media was somewhat fooled by witnessing Baer clowning around at practice sessions they … Read more