This Day in Sports History (7/26/2020 – 8/1/2020)

Introduction

July 26th, 2005

• Chicago Cubs pitcher Greg Maddux reached an impressive milestone by becoming the 13th player in MLB history to achieve 3,000 strikeouts.

July 27th, 1986

• Greg LeMond won the Tour de France.

July 28th, 1933

• The National Football League is organized into five distinct divisions, each featuring several teams.

July 29th, 1990

• The Boston Red Sox achieved a remarkable feat by setting the record for the most doubles in a single Major League Baseball game, hitting a total of 12.

July 30th, 1960

• The inaugural preseason game of the American Football League took place, featuring a matchup between the Boston Patriots and the Buffalo Bills.

July 31st, 1910

• Chicago Cubs pitcher King Cole made history by throwing a no-hitter against the Saint Louis Browns.

August 1st, 1987

• Mike Tyson claimed victory over Tony Tucker, earning the title of undisputed heavyweight champion in the boxing world.

Written by: David Green