From the original Ancient Grecian olympics to last year’s Super Bowl, sports have been around for millenia. Today’s public, however, often don’t know the history of some of the nation’s favorite sports. Here you can find some relevant, monumental, and inspiring games that have changed the future of sports forever.
Oct. 16, 1916
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Wilbert Robinson receives a $5,000 bonus.
In 1916, a $5,000 bonus was an exceptional amount of money. In 1916, $5,000 is equivalent to $119,671.84 in 2018.
Oct. 17, 1920
Chicago Bears play their first NFL game and win 7-0.
The Chicago Bears, formerly known as the Decatur Staleys, played— and won— their first NFL game in 1920. It was towards the end of the 1921-1922 season that they decided to change their name to what we know now: the Chicago Bears.
Oct. 18, 1889
The first all New York MLB World Series.
The game was the New York Giants versus Brooklyn. The NY Giants are now known as the San Francisco Giants. The then NY Giants beat Brooklyn in this game. The Giants are the sixth oldest baseball team in the MLB.
Oct. 19, 1943
Joe Gordon announces his retirement to serve in the military.
Gordon, Yankee second baseman, announces his retirement from the MLB in 1943 to go into the military for two years. Gordon had played on the New York Yankees for six years before he retired. Gordon came out of retirement after serving in the military and played for the Yankees for one year. Gordon then moved to the Cleveland Indians for four years.
Oct. 20, 1910
Cork centered baseballs makes its first appearance in the World Series.
In 1858, a rule was set in place that required all baseballs to have a rubber core. A lot of controversy and rumors were caused due to this rule. It wasn’t until 1910 that baseballs were made with a cork center. A cork centered baseball is still used today in the MLB.
Oct. 22, 1939
The very first NFL game is on TV.
This date marks a world-changing event. The NFL is known all over the world and this first televised event marks a huge moment in NFL history. The game was The Eagles vs. The Dodgers. The Dodgers beat the Eagles 23-14.
