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What Happened in Sports: August 21, 2021
See what happened in sports on August 21, 2021 ft. Cronenworth's clutch HR, Giants shocking A's, Rockies walk-off, Braves historic win, and more!
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August 21st, 2021 was highlighted by the biggest HR of Jake Cronenworth’s young career so far as he blasted a game-tying 2-run shot with San Diego down to their last out to ruin Aaron Nola’s potential complete game. The Padres then walked it off in the 10th inning after a passed ball. San Francisco shocked Oakland with a go-ahead 2-run bomb in the 9th, Colorado was another NL West team that walked it off, and the Braves are on their longest road winning streak ever.
See what happened in sports on August 21st last year, headlined by the Celtics’ Game 3 win over the Sixers, Kawhi‘s big performance to beat the Mavs, and the first notable midseason trade of the 2020 shortened MLB season. This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, top performances of the day, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
GAME-TYING CRONE ZONE! pic.twitter.com/jCVHv9V8Xv
— MLB (@MLB) August 22, 2021
Frazier in a flash. #PadresWin pic.twitter.com/uMx3t0cPHB
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) August 22, 2021
Another #walkoff for the @Rockies! pic.twitter.com/xxDuw22ZTC
— MLB (@MLB) August 22, 2021
LaMonte Wade Jr. comes through in the clutch! 😱
(MLB x @GEICO) pic.twitter.com/KVmmBhc7Du
— MLB (@MLB) August 21, 2021
What an insane double play! 😱 pic.twitter.com/gDkllTMT1g
— MLB (@MLB) August 22, 2021
Wilt Chamberlain’s HOF resume:
– 13x All-Star
– 10 All-NBA
– 4x NBA MVP
– 2x All-Defensive 1st Team
– 2x NBA Champ
– 1972 Finals MVP
– 1960 ROY
– 11x REB Leader
– 7x Scoring Champ
– Most PTS in 1 GP (100)
– #13 retired by #Warriors, #Lakers, & #76erspic.twitter.com/g32IpF2N6i
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 22, 2021
Chamberlain’s NBA records include:
– Season PPG (50.4), RPG (25.7), MPG (48.5)
– GP with 60+/50+/40+ PTS (32/118/271)
– Consecutive GP with 50+ PTS (7) & 25+ PTS (106)
– Career Triple-Doubles (78) & Season APG (8.5) by a C
– Only C to lead NBA in AST (702)pic.twitter.com/V2cFVLkgjL
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 22, 2021
Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA records include:
– Career REB (23,924) & RPG (22.9)
– Career MPG (45.8)
– Top2 Season PTS (4,029) & Top4 PPG (50.4)
– Top7 Season REB (2,149) & Top3 RPG (27.2)
– Top5 Season MIN (3,882) & Top7 MPG (48.5)
– Top4 Season FGM (1,597)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 22, 2021
Wilt Chamberlain’s single-game NBA records include:
– PTS (100) in 1 GP (5 of top 7)
– REB in 1 GP (55) & 1 Playoff GP (41)
– PTS in 1 GP (58) & 1 Playoff GP (53) by a rookie
– Only player with 40+ PTS/30+ REB/10+ AST in 1 GP
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 22, 2021
Wilt Chamberlain’s #Warriors records:
– Career FGM (7,216)
– Career PPG (41.5)
– Career RPG (25.1)
– Career MPG (47.2)
– Season PTS (4,029) & PPG (50.4)
– Season REB (2,149) & RPG (27.2)
– Season MIN (3,882) & MPG (48.5)
– Season FGM (1,597)pic.twitter.com/jfdxQGHBQW
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 22, 2021
Wilt Chamberlain’s #76ers records:
– Career PPG (27.6) & FG% (.583)
– Career RPG (23.9)
– Career Triple-Dubs (62)
– Career Playoff Triple-Dubs (8)
– Career MPG (46.3)
– Season PTS (2,649) & PPG (33.5)
– Season REB (1,957) & RPG (24.6)
– Season FGM (1,074)pic.twitter.com/EXzkdd1ow8
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 22, 2021
Wilt Chamberlain’s records in #Lakers history:
– Career MPG (43.7)
– Career RPG (19.2)
– Top 4 season REB (1,712) & 4 of top 5 RPG (21.1)
– Top 4 season MIN (3,669) & top 3 MPG (45.3)
– Top 2 season FG% (72.7)
– Top 2 REB in 1 GP (42)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 22, 2021
Most PTS during 1 GP in NBA history:
1. Wilt Chamberlain (100)
2. Kobe Bryant (81)
3. Wilt Chamberlain (78)
T4. David Thompson & Wilt Chamberlain 2x (73)
7. Wilt Chamberlain (72)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 22, 2021
Most REB during 1 GP in NBA history:
1. 1960 Wilt Chamberlain (55)
2. 1960 Bill Russell (51)
T3. 1965 & 1957 Bill Russell (49)
5. 1961 & 1960 Wilt Chamberlain (45)
T7. 4x Chamberlain & 1963 Bill Russell (43)
T12. 3x Chamberlain & 1965 Nate Thurmond (42) pic.twitter.com/kS3lhqDNVR
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 22, 2021
Most PPG during 1 season in NBA history:
1. 1962 Wilt Chamberlain (50.4)
2. 1963 Wilt Chamberlain (44.8)
3. 1961 Wilt Chamberlain (38.4)
4. 1960 Wilt Chamberlain (37.6)
5. 1987 Michael Jordan (37.1)
6. 1964 Wilt Chamberlain (36.9) pic.twitter.com/deBQY3SScb
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 22, 2021
Most career REB in NBA history:
1. Wilt Chamberlain (23,924)
2. Bill Russell (21,620)
3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (17,440)
4. Elvin Hayes (16,279)
5. Moses Malone (16,212) pic.twitter.com/hvYlzIGOiD
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 22, 2021
Mike Evans’ records in Tampa Bay #Buccaneers history:
– Career REC YDS (8,266)
– Career REC (532)
– Career REC TD (61)
– Career REC YDS/GP (78.0)
– Season REC YDS (1,524)
– Season REC TD (13)
– REC YDS in 1 Playoff GP (119)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 22, 2021
Mike Evans is the only player with 1,000+ REC YDS in each of his 1st 7 seasons in NFL history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 22, 2021
Mike Evans recorded the most REC TD (12) by a rookie in Tampa Bay #Buccaneers history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 22, 2021
August 21, 2010: San Diego #Padres OF Matt Stairs broke the all-time MLB record for most career pinch-hit HR with his 21st, breaking Cliff Johnson’s previous record of 20. Stairs extended his career record to 23 that still stands today
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 21, 2021
J.D. Martinez led the MLB in RBI (130) & TB (358) during the Boston Red Sox’s World Series season in 2018 pic.twitter.com/6bOL6bj8Ie
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 22, 2021
[SEE MORE]
1:10 PM: Chicago White Sox (72-51) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (75-48)
4:07 PM: San Francisco Giants (78-44) vs. Oakland Athletics (70-53)
4:10 PM: Seattle Mariners (66-57) vs. Houston Astros (72-50)
NFL: OL Bobby Hart, Cincinnati Bengals (turns 27)
NFL: WR Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (28)
MLB: SP Luke Weaver, Arizona Diamondbacks (28)
MLB: C Christian Vazquez, Boston Red Sox (31)
MLB: OF J.D. Martinez, Boston Red Sox (34)
MLB: RP Jesse Chavez, Atlanta Braves (38)
NBA: C Wilt Chamberlain, Hall of Fame (85)
2019: Baltimore Orioles allowed their 258th HR of the season, tying the all-time MLB record, still with 35 games remaining
2010: San Diego Padres OF Matt Stairs broke the all-time MLB record for most career pinch-hit HR with his 21st, breaking Cliff Johnson’s previous record of 20. Stairs extended his career record to 23 before retiring that still stands today
1982: Milwaukee Brewers RP Rollie Fingers became the very 1st pitcher to record his 300th career Save
1975: Chicago Cubs Ps Rick and Paul Reuschel became the 1st pair of brothers to combine for a shutout in a 7-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers
1949: Philadelphia Phillies were forced to forfeit a game to the San Francisco Giants due to fans throwing bottles and debris onto the field in protest of a controversial call by Umpire George Barr
1948: Chicago White Sox C Aaron Robinson hit a 3-run HR in the 9th inning to defeat the Cleveland Indians 3-2, ending their MLB-record 47 consecutive scoreless inning streak
1936: Upset with the fielders behind him, Boston Red Sox SP Wes Ferrell walked off the mound, pulling himself from the game; he was promptly suspended by the team
1932: With an 11-5 defeat of the Washington Senators, Cleveland Indians SP Wes Ferrell became the 1st pitcher in the 20th century with 20 wins in each of his 1st 4 seasons
1931: New York Yankees OF Babe Ruth became the very 1st player hit 600 career HR in MLB history
1901: During a brawl in the middle of an Orioles-Tigers game, Orioles SP Joe McGinnity punched and spit on umpire Tom Connolly; he was arrested and received a permanent suspension, which was lifted just 12 days later
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