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Writer's pictureMarvin Azrak

ON THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY... (MAY2ND-3RD)


this day in sports history (May 2nd)


1909: Honus Wagner steals every base in one inning


1954 : Stan Musal hits 5 bombs in a doubleheader. The Cardinals split the two games with the Giants.


1968: Celtics defeat Lakers in 6 games for NBA title.


1988: Pete Rose is suspended 30 days for pushing an umpire


1999: legendary QB Jhon Elway retires from football


2012: Floyd Mayweather ousts Manny Paccquaio in 12 rounds of boxing.



On this day in sports... (May 3rd)


1936: Joe Dimmagio notches 3 hits in his MLB debut, leading the Yankees to a 14-5 win over the “Browns” or known today as the Orioles.


1970: KNICKS WIN THE NBA FINALS!!!!!!

Defat Lakers in Game 7 113-99, otherwise known as the “Willis Reed game”.


1980: Giants legend Will Mcovey goes deep for the 521st and final time.







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