Sports History Network June 9, 1930 – The “Flying Finn,” Paavo Nurmi ran 6 miles at a world record pace of 29:36.4. Just to place that into perspective, the current official world records in the 10,000 meters are held by Kenenisa Bekele with 26:17.53 minutes for men and Almaz Ayana from Ethiopia with 29:17.45 minutes for women. The Finnish … Read more
June 8, 1920 – Sinatra tells us in his song New York, New York that the Big Apple is the city that never sleeps. Perhaps Old Blue Eyes should have had these lyrics published just a few years earlier so that Cincinnati Reds’ future Hall of Fame centerfielder Edd Roush could have heard them. Roush reported was … Read more
It sounds like a nightmare… When your race car transport truck stops for gas, you hop out for a moment only to return and find the truck gone! In the days before cell phones, you’re left without your wallet, your shirt, and no visible means of catching up with the truck. What do you do? … Read more
June 7, 1980 – Tommy John was a fantastic pitcher in his day. Many associate his name only with the surgery that repaired his injured arm, but they forget the talented career and brave comeback he had. Back on this early day in June 1980, John won his 200th game when he pulled himself out … Read more
June 6, 1992 – Eddie Murray, the first baseman of the New York Mets knocked home his 1,510th RBI. This is a milestone as that run that was batted in allowed the veteran Murray to pass the legendary Mickey Mantle as an all-time RBI leader among MLB switch-hitters. The Mets didn’t waste Eddie’s efforts either as … Read more