June 18, 1911 – It was truly sports history in the making! The greatest comeback in all of Major League Baseball history! The Detroit Tigers trailed the Chicago White Sox, 13-1 at Bennett Park, Detroit.
Big rallies in both the eighth and ninth innings allowed the Tigers to claw their way back into the contest and to recover to win it, 16-15. Ty Cobb drove in the final two runs needed for victory with his fifth hit of the day.
To find more great daily sports history make sure to check out the Sports Jersey Dispatch and Pigskin Dispatch.
More From Sports History Network
The Longest Pass In Super Bowl History (Thru 2024)
It is impossible to avoid getting lost in the pageantry when thinking of the
Live Casino Games Complement In-Play Sports Betting During Halftime
In the live sports betting world of speed, momentum matters. Live gamblers on the
Memorable Moments: A Look at the History of the Breeders’ Cup
The Breeders’ Cup has long been a pinnacle of horse racing, bringing together the
The Bell’s of Saint JR (Relating to Jim Ross)
INTRO: Gregorian chant music as Ariel enters a church confession booth. PRIEST and ARIEL:
The NFL’s Forgotten Gold Medalist!
As usual during the staging of the Summer Olympics, numerous stars are born, discovered,
From Underdogs to Champions: The Patriots’ Super Bowl XXXVI Victory
The New England Patriots victory in Super Bowl XXXVI was a defining moment in
NFL All-Time Coaching Wins: A Top 5 Countdown
It’s NFL trivia time! Who holds the coveted title of the winningest coach in
1976 Olympics Revisited (Weightlifting Medal Winners)
The 1976 Olympics were in Montreal, and the weightlifting started on July 18 and