Sports History Network Just how good were the Oakland Athletics from 1971-to-1975? They were good enough to reach the post-season five years in a row, and they won three consecutive World Series. That’s how good they were. If that doesn’t impress you, keep in mind that only four of the 24 MLB teams qualified for post-season play back … Read more
April 18, 1942 – It was a miraculous comeback in the Stanley Cup Finals! The Toronto Maple Leafs were in deep trouble as they dropped the first three games of the Championship series with the Detroit Red Wings. The leafs fought their way back and on this day at their home venue of Maple Leaf Gardens … Read more
April 17, 1911 – Clarence DeMar won his first Boston Marathon race. The victory was run at a record pace of 2:21:39.6. This was DeMar’s first of 7 race victories, a feat unmatched by any other runner in the Beantown Race. In fact, on April 17, 1922, Clarence won the 26th edition of the Boston Marathon breaking his … Read more
April 16, 1912 – The Pittsburgh Pirates turned in a fielding rarity of a 5-3-7 double play. Yes the third base player, Bobby Byrne fielded the ball and threw it to the first-baseman Dots Miller for the force out who in turn fired the ball to second base where the very alert left fielder Max Carey … Read more
Over the years, there have been many instances in hockey arenas in which a player or two has required a few stitches. It can happen quickly. A puck can deflect, a stick can come up, and sometimes tempers can flare. A couple of stitches can even be a badge of honour in the right circumstances. … Read more