TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY - MAY 28TH

1888 - James Francis 'Jim' Thorpe, Prague Oklahoma, versatile

American athlete (Olympic gold 1912) (d. 1953) is born.
1896 - Warren Giles, baseball's National League president is born.

1938 - Jerry West, WV, NBA superstar (LA Lakers, Olympic-gold-1960) is born.

1951 - After going 0-for-12, Willie Mays connects for his 1st major league home run.
1955 - 81st Preakness: Eddie Arcaro aboard Nashua wins in 1:54.6.

1957 - Kirk Gibson, MI, outfield (Tigers, Dodgers, 1988 NL MVP) is born.

1957 - NL approves Brooklyn Dodgers' & NY Giants' move to west coast.

1962 - Wide World of Sports with Chris Schenkel premieres on CBS radio.

1968 - NL grants San Diego Padres a franchise.

1980 - Joe Darby does a standing Long Jump of 12'5".
1986 - White Sox Joe Cowley sets record striking out 1st 7 Rangers he faces.

1995 - White Sox (5) & Tigers (7) combine for record 12 HRs at Tiger Stadium.

2003 - Patrick Roy officially announces his retirement from the NHL.