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What Happened in Sports: August 6, 2022
See what happened in sports on August 6, 2022 ft. 2022 NFL HOF class enshrined, Scherzer's dominance continuing, Montgomery beating NYY, and more!
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August 6th, 2022 was highlighted by the 2022 NFL Hall of Fame ceremony where football legends such as Richard Seymour, Bryant Young, LeRoy Butler, and others were enshrined forever. Max Scherzer’s 11-K gem helped NYM sweep a huge doubleheader vs. ATL, new Cardinals SP Jordan Montgomery beat his former Yankees team, and Andrew Heaney completed a historic six-game stretch (0.64 ERA) for LAD. Rhys Hoskins hit a third-straight 1st-inning HR, Arenado flashed the gold with a sick diving play, plus KC’s Nick Pratto launched a walk-off bomb.
See what happened in sports on this day in recent years:
– August 6, 2021: Josh Allen‘s historic extension, Nets locked up KD for 4 years, SGA‘s OKC extension , and more!
– August 6, 2020: Many MLB walk-offs, the Bucks’ 23-pt comeback to clinch the No. 1 seed in the East, and more!
– August 6, 2019: NFL Hard Knocks premiere, Mike Tauchman‘s HR robbery, Bo Bichette‘s historic start, and more!
WHAT HAPPENED IN SPORTS OVERVIEW: These posts showcase everything you need to see in pro sports all in one place EVERY DAY. This includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts & records from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
Kareem Hunt's career resume:
– 2017 Pro Bowl
– 2017 NFL RUSH YDS (1,327) leader
– 2017 PFWA ROY & All-Rookie Team
– Most YScm (246) in an NFL debut ever
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 11, 2022
Kareem Hunt's #Chiefs Rookie records:
– RUSH YDS (1,327), YScm (1,782), & RUSH YPG (82.9)
– GP of 50+/100+/150+ RUSH YDS
– GP (10) of 100+ YScm
– GP (3) of 25+ RUSH ATT
– NFL debut YScm (246) [NFL record]
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 11, 2022
Most RUSH YDS by a Rookie in Kansas City #Chiefs history:
1. 2017 Kareem Hunt (1,327)
2. 1981 Joe Delaney (1,121)
3. 1960 Abner Haynes (875)
4. 1968 Robert Holmes (866)
5. 2020 Clyde Edwards-Helaire (803)pic.twitter.com/L9Zz5hDLUC
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 11, 2022
The best moments from today's legendary @ProFootballHOF speeches. ? pic.twitter.com/yWAAxqLyRg
— NFL (@NFL) August 6, 2022
Nolan wizardry. ? pic.twitter.com/I07ZyelRbe
— MLB (@MLB) August 7, 2022
.@n_pratto's first Kauffman Stadium homer is a walk-off blast!@CapitalOne // #TogetherRoyal pic.twitter.com/GPum1xjn7t
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) August 7, 2022
Jaylin Davis went all out for this grab! pic.twitter.com/J0rzz8TYMB
— MLB (@MLB) August 7, 2022
The throw, the scoop, the reaction.
This play was fun! pic.twitter.com/6Vj02ctblN
— MLB (@MLB) August 7, 2022
[SEE MORE]
1:10 & 7:10 PM: Atlanta Braves (64-43) vs. New York Mets (67-39)
6:10 PM: Houston Astros (70-38) vs. Cleveland Guardians (54-52)
7:10 PM: Toronto Blue Jays (59-47) vs. Minnesota Twins (56-50)
7:15 PM: New York Yankees (70-37) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (58-48)
9:10 PM: San Diego Padres (61-48) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (73-33)
MLB: SP Hunter Greene, Cincinnati Reds (turns 23)
NFL: RB Kareem Hunt, Cleveland Browns (27)
MLB: P John Gant, Free Agent (30)
MLB: 2B/IF Wilmer Flores, San Francisco Giants (31)
NFL: CB Ross Cockrell, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (31)
MLB: RP Jake McGee, Milwaukee Brewers (36)
NBA: C David Robinson, Hall of Fame (57)
2004: Boston Celtics acquired PG Gary Payton, SF Rick Fox, and a 2006 first-round pick (which would become PG Rajon Rondo) from the Los Angeles Lakers for PG Chucky Atkins, C Chris Mihm, and SF Jumaine Jones
2002: Philadelphia 76ers traded Hall of Fame C Dikembe Mutumbo to the New Jersey Nets for SF Keith Van Horn and C Todd MacCulloch
1973: As a result of his tragic and untimely passing just a few months earlier, former Pirates OF Roberto Clemente became just the 2nd player in history to be elected to the Hall of Fame without the standard 5-year waiting period (Lou Gehrig)
1972: Atlanta Braves OF Hank Aaron hit his 660th and 661st career home runs, passing Willie Mays for 2nd most HR all-time and broke Babe Ruth’s record for home runs on a single team which he still holds today (733 with Braves)
1963: Philadelphia Nationals NBA franchise officially announced their nickname would be changing to the “76ers”, a nod to the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia in 1776
1953: Over a year after leaving the game to serve in the Korean War, Boston Red Sox OF Ted Williams made his return to baseball but lost to the St. Louis Browns
1952: At 47 years old, St. Louis Browns SP Satchel Paige became the oldest player to record a complete game or a shutout in MLB history
1890: HOF SP Cy Young made his MLB debut with the Cleveland Spiders, allowing just 3 hits in an 8-1 victory over the Chicago Colts
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