1957 - First black to win a major US tennis tournament (Althea Gibson).
1959 - Red Sox are last team to use a black player (Pumpsie Green).
1967 - Jimmy Foxx, baseball hall of famer (Det Tigers/534 HRs), dies at 59.
1968 - Jan Janssen wins Tour de France: 1st Dutchman.
1970 - Clay Kirby has a no-hitter going for 8 inning, but is lifted
for a pinch hitter, Reliever Jack Baldschun gives up 3 hits & Padres lose, 3-0.
1972 - Dodgers release & end career of pitcher Hoyt Wilhelm.
1973 - Braves Hank Aaron hits Ken Brett's fastball for his 700th HR.
1972 - Dodgers release & end career of pitcher Hoyt Wilhelm.
1973 - Braves Hank Aaron hits Ken Brett's fastball for his 700th HR.
1980 - CC Sabathia, New York Yankees pitcher is born.
1989 - Greg LeMond (US) wins Tour de France in fastest time.
1989 - Mike Tyson KOs Carl Williams in 1:33 for heavyweight boxing title.
1991 - 120th British Golf Open: Ian Baker-Finch shoots 272 at Royal Birkdale.
1989 - Mike Tyson KOs Carl Williams in 1:33 for heavyweight boxing title.
1991 - 120th British Golf Open: Ian Baker-Finch shoots 272 at Royal Birkdale.
1996 - Wayne Gretzky signs a 2 year deal with NY Rangers.
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