Sports History Network 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
April 15, 1911 – 4 Ks in one inning? We all know that aside is retired in baseball once the team on the field has registered three outs. That is what makes this story all the more impressive. Washington Senators legendary pitcher, Walter Johnson threw a record-tying 4 strikeouts in one inning! How can a person fan 4 … Read more
Today we have Super Bowl XXXIV, which was held on January 30, 2000, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta between the AFC champion Tennessee Titans and the NFC champion St. Louis Rams. If you’re looking for the full story of this 1999 season, pick up my Nifty Nineties book and you’ll learn more than you ever wanted … Read more
