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This Day in Sports History (10/13/2019 – 10/19/2019)
Introduction
October 13, 1903
- The inaugural World Series concludes with the Pittsburgh Pirates triumphing over the Boston Americans with a score of five games to three.
October 14, 1979
- The legendary Wayne Gretzky nets his first goal in the NHL, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career.
October 15, 1988
- In a dramatic finish, Kirk Gibson of the Los Angeles Dodgers smacks a two-run homer in the ninth inning, clinching victory in the opening game of the 1988 World Series.
October 16, 1988
- Orel Hershiser makes history as the first Major League Baseball pitcher to achieve a shutout in both the playoffs and the World Series.
October 17, 1954
- Adrian Burk, quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, astounds fans with an impressive performance, throwing for seven touchdowns in a single game.
October 18, 1974
- Nate Thurmond of the Chicago Bulls reaches an unprecedented achievement as the first NBA player to secure a quadruple-double with 22 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists, and 12 blocks in one game.
October 19, 1919
- The Cincinnati Reds emerge victorious against the Chicago White Sox in the 1919 World Series, winning five games to three amidst the infamous Black Sox scandal, where players were accused of deliberately losing games for financial gain.