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Today in sports history

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Notable moments across baseball, football, basketball, hockey, soccer and more. Real events, each linked to its source.

October 22

  1. 1975MLBCincinnati wins Game 7 at Fenway Park, 4–3, for the Big Red Machine's first of two straight titles. Source
  2. 2016MLBThe Cubs beat the Dodgers in Game 6 of the NLCS to win their first pennant since 1945. Source
  3. 1973MLBIchiro Suzuki, later a 10-time All-Star and Hall of Famer, is born in Kasugai, Japan. Source

This week

9 dates on file

October 20

  1. 2004MLBThe Red Sox beat the Yankees 10–3 in Game 7 of the ALCS, the first MLB team to win a best-of-seven series after trailing 3–0. Source
  2. 1990MLBThe Reds finish a four-game World Series sweep of the Oakland Athletics. Source
  3. 1968OlympicsDick Fosbury wins Olympic high jump gold in Mexico City with his back-first "Fosbury Flop". Source
  4. 1951College footballDrake's Johnny Bright is struck in the face repeatedly by an Oklahoma A&M player in what became known as the Johnny Bright incident. Source

October 21

  1. 1975MLBCarlton Fisk's 12th-inning home run off the foul pole gives Boston a 7–6 win over Cincinnati in Game 6 of the World Series. Source
  2. 1980MLBThe Phillies beat the Royals in Game 6 to win their first World Series. Source
  3. 1973NFLFred Dryer of the Los Angeles Rams becomes the first player in NFL history to record two safeties in one game. Source
  4. 1984Formula OneNiki Lauda wins his third world title by half a point over teammate Alain Prost at the Portuguese Grand Prix. Source
  5. 2007Formula OneKimi Räikkönen wins the Brazilian Grand Prix and the world title by one point. Source

October 22

  1. 1975MLBCincinnati wins Game 7 at Fenway Park, 4–3, for the Big Red Machine's first of two straight titles. Source
  2. 2016MLBThe Cubs beat the Dodgers in Game 6 of the NLCS to win their first pennant since 1945. Source
  3. 1973MLBIchiro Suzuki, later a 10-time All-Star and Hall of Famer, is born in Kasugai, Japan. Source

October 23

  1. 1993MLBJoe Carter's walk-off three-run homer in Game 6 wins Toronto a second straight World Series, 8–6 over Philadelphia. Source
  2. 1945MLBJackie Robinson signs with the Brooklyn Dodgers organization to play for the Montreal Royals. Source
  3. 1940SoccerPelé, three-time World Cup winner with Brazil, is born in Três Corações. Source

October 24

  1. 1992MLBThe Blue Jays win Game 6 in Atlanta, 4–3 in 11 innings, the first World Series title for a team based outside the US. Source
  2. 2004SoccerManchester United beat Arsenal 2–0, ending the Gunners' Premier League record of 49 unbeaten matches. Source
  3. 1857SoccerSheffield F.C., the oldest association football club still in operation, is founded. Source

October 25

  1. 1986MLBMookie Wilson's grounder gets past Bill Buckner as the Mets rally in the 10th to beat Boston 6–5 in Game 6. Source
  2. 1987MLBThe Twins beat the Cardinals in Game 7 for their first World Series title since moving to Minnesota. Source
  3. 1999GolfReigning U.S. Open champion Payne Stewart dies in a plane crash in South Dakota. Source

October 26

  1. 1991MLBKirby Puckett's 11th-inning home run gives the Twins a 4–3 Game 6 win and forces a Game 7. Source
  2. 2000MLBThe Yankees win Game 5 at Shea Stadium to beat the Mets in the Subway Series, a third straight title. Source
  3. 2005MLBThe White Sox complete a sweep of the Astros for their first title since 1917. Source
  4. 1863SoccerThe Football Association is founded in London. Source

October 27

  1. 1991MLBJack Morris throws a 10-inning shutout as Minnesota wins Game 7, 1–0, over Atlanta. Source
  2. 2004MLBBoston completes a sweep of St. Louis for its first World Series title since 1918. Source
  3. 2011MLBDavid Freese's 11th-inning home run caps a Cardinals comeback in Game 6 against Texas. Source
  4. 2002MLBThe Anaheim Angels beat the Giants in Game 7 for the franchise's first title. Source

October 28

  1. 2011MLBSt. Louis wins Game 7 over Texas for its 11th World Series title. Source
  2. 1995MLBTom Glavine and Mark Wohlers combine on a one-hitter as Atlanta wins Game 6, 1–0, and the Series. Source
  3. 1989MLBOakland completes a sweep of San Francisco in the World Series interrupted by the Loma Prieta earthquake. Source
  4. 2018MLBBoston beats the Dodgers in Game 5 for its fourth title in 15 seasons. Source
  5. 2023RugbySouth Africa beat New Zealand 12–11 in the Rugby World Cup final in Saint-Denis, a record fourth title. Source

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