Sports History Network May 12, 1979 – Women’s tennis star Chris Evert Lloyd had her amazing run of 125 matches won on clay courts come to an end. The streak lasted for over six years as Ms. Lloyd could not be beaten on the clay surface until Tracy Austin defeated her 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 at Foro Italico during the Italian Open. … Read more
May 11, 1893 – Early bicycle enthusiast, Henri Desgrange, established the very first bicycle world record, traveling at a top speed of 21.95 miles per hour or 35.325 km/hr at the Buffalo Velodrome in Paris, France. This was sort of a starting point for Desgrange to take cycling to a whole new level. The Frenchman watched his first … Read more
In this inaugural episode of “Tim Coffeen Talks Indy Car and Racing History,” Tim dips into his phenomenal knowledge of racing history to uncover the very beginnings of the Indy 500, along with sharing his own experiences from the greatest spectacle in auto racing. WANT TO LEAVE A MESSAGE FOR TIM? YOU CAN GO HERE! … Read more
From 1976 to 1978, the New York Yankees won three American League Pennants and two World Series. They got back to the Series in 1981 but wouldn’t return until 1996. But 1979 didn’t go as planned for the defending champions. The Yankees traded relief pitcher Sparky Lyle during the off-season, an exchange they soon regretted. … Read more
May 10, 1967 – We all probably remember Hammerin’ Hank Aaron for his launching balls over the wall, and rightfully so. But on this day we can recant a feat of sports history where he used his wheels to make the game exciting. Aaron hit the only inside-the-park Home Run of his illustrious career against the Philadelphia Phillies … Read more