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This Day in Sports History (6/21/2020 – 6/27/2020)
Introduction
June 21st, 1988
- The Los Angeles Lakers triumphed over the Detroit Pistons to clinch the NBA championship title.
June 22nd, 1938
- Joe Louis secured his heavyweight championship by knocking out Max Schmeling in the first round at Yankee Stadium.
June 23rd, 2005
- In the 2005 NBA Finals, the San Antonio Spurs emerged victorious against the Detroit Pistons in a decisive game 7, earning the championship.
June 24th, 1995
- In a stunning upset, the New Jersey Devils defeated the heavily favored Detroit Red Wings in the 1995 Stanley Cup Finals, marking the franchise's inaugural Stanley Cup victory.
June 25th, 1937
- Augie Galan from the Chicago Cubs made history as the first player in Major League Baseball to hit home runs while switch-hitting in a single game.
June 26th, 1970
- Frank Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles accomplished the rare feat of hitting two grand slams in one game, leading his team to a dominant win over the Washington Senators with a score of 12 to 2.
June 27th, 1988
- Mike Tyson achieved a rapid victory over Michael Spinks, knocking him out in just 91 seconds during a match in Atlantic City, New Jersey.