“Knuckleball”- Movie Review
I had heard a few months ago about this new documentary about baseball knuckleball pitchers called “Knuckleball” and was looking forward to seeing it. Last night I saw […]
Category Archives: Sports
Baseball Hall Of Fame Manager Tommy Lasorda-85 Today
Former Dodger manager Tommy Lasorda-85 today. Tommy has been employed in one form or another by the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers since 1949. He wasn’t much of a pitcher but his playing […]
Jack Dempsey Loses The Famous “Long Count” Match To Gene Tunney
On this day in 1927 Jack Dempsey lost one of the most famous heavyweight boxing matches of all time- the famous “Long Count” match to champion Gene Tunney. The fight […]
Battle Of The Sexes- Billie Jean King Beats Bobby Riggs In Tennis Match
On this day in 1973 Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in “The Battle of the Sexes” tennis match that was held in Houston’s Astrodome. King won the match- 6-4, […]
Red Auerbach- The Greatest Professional Basketball Coach Ever- Born This Day 1917
Red Auerbach was born on this day in 1917. Red Auerbach won 9 NBA titles as the head coach of the Boston Celtics. He won a then record 938 games […]
Pro Football Hall Of Famer Jim Taylor- 77 Today
Former Green Bay Packer running back Jim Taylor is 77 today. Jim Taylor played with the Packers from 1958-66 and the New Orleans Saints in 1967. The great Jim Brown […]
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