Sports History Network Every so often, an NFL team strikes gold with a draft choice. In 2022, virtually no stone is left unturned when teams belly up to evaluate potential draftees. Film, personal workouts, sprint times, psychological profiles, and personal interviews are all considered as part of the process to determine which players will be identified as probable … Read more
August 28, 1884 – Baseball pitcher “Smiling “Mickey Welsh made MLB history by setting a record for most consecutive batters struck out to begin a game. The hurler struck out the first 9 batters he faced. Welsh was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame for his spectacular talent displayed in how he played the game. … Read more
August 27, 1918 – Talk about putting one’s country above self, and sacrificing. Baseball legend, Christy Mathewson resigned as the Cincinnati Reds manager in order to accept a commission as a captain in the chemical warfare branch of the US Army. America was embroiled in World War I at the time in Europe. To find more great … Read more
Boxing has seen its fair share of controversy over the years. Among the most controversial issues are the allegations of rigged matches, where the outcomes are believed to have been manipulated for various reasons. A huge financial gain is always a key motivation for these allegations, but while these suspicions cast a shadow over the … Read more
August 26, 1938 – Montreal Maroons were dropped from the NHL. The franchise started up in the league during the 1924-25 season at the same time that the Boston Bruins were added to the fold. The Maroons shared the city with the Canadiens for almost a decade and a half. Their purpose was to be the … Read more