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What Happened in Sports: August 19, 2021
See what happened in sports on August 19, 2021 ft. Adolis Garcia robbing a HR, Hornets extended Terry Rozier, Angels historic comeback, and more!
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August 19th, 2021 was remembered for Deolis Garcia’s absurd robbed HR against Seattle in the 11th inning. The play of the year candidate came soon after Seattle came in the clutch with a go-ahead HR. Jets EDGE Carl Lawson tore his Achilles, Hornets extended Terry Rozier, and RFA Josh Hart officially returned to NOLA. LA Angels pulled off an all-time comeback against Detroit while Baltimore’s losing streak keeps getting worse. New York Yankees continue to win close games as the hottest team since the MLB Trade Deadline (17-4).
See what happened in sports on August 19th last year, headlined by Machado‘s walk-off grand slam, Luka‘s first playoff win, and Pujols tying A-Rod for second on the all-time RBI list. 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.
Wow. pic.twitter.com/KL0Pwoe2Js
— MLB (@MLB) August 19, 2021
.@AdolisJose with one of the better catches we’ve seen this year. pic.twitter.com/o4kvGMHCiF
— MLB (@MLB) August 19, 2021
Secured the bag(uette) 🥖
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) August 20, 2021
Over? Did you say over? pic.twitter.com/X6CoC6CGsn
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) August 19, 2021
Kirk was clutch in 2020.
Kirk Cousins had the t-most 4th Qtr PASS TD (13) in the NFL during 2020
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 20, 2021
Kirk Cousins has the highest career PASS RTG (103.6) and most season CMP (425 during 2018) in Minnesota #Vikings history pic.twitter.com/jcQppDmIIW
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 20, 2021
Kirk Cousins’ ranks in #WFT history:
– 1st in career CMP% (65.5) & PASS YDS/GP (261.4)
– 1st in season PASS YDS (4,917), CMP% (69.8), CMP (406), & PASS YDS/GP (307.3)
– 2nd in season PASS TD (29)
– 2nd in career GWD (12)
– 4th in career PASS YDS (16,206)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 20, 2021
Most PASS YDS during 1 season in #WashingtonFootball history:
1. 2016 Kirk Cousins (4,917)
2. 2015 Kirk Cousins (4,166)
3. 1986 Jay Schroeder (4,109)
4. 2017 Kirk Cousins (4,093)
5. 1999 Brad Johnson (4,005)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 20, 2021
Morten Andersen’s HOF resume:
– 7x Pro Bowl
– 5x 1st Team All-Pro, 1988 2nd Team
– 1980s & 1990s All-Decade Team
– 1987 NFL FGM Leader
– 1986 NFL FG% Leader
– Most GP (382) of all-time
– 2nd most career PTS (2,544) in NFL history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 20, 2021
Morten Andersen’s records in NFL history include:
– Career GP (382)
– Consecutive GP by a K (248)
– Consecutive GP with 1+ PT (360)
– Most GP with 1+ PT (379)
– T-most seasons with 90+ PTS (22)
– T-most 50+yd FGM in 1 GP (3)
– 2nd most career PTS (2,544)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 20, 2021
Morten Andersen’s ranks in New Orleans #Saints history:
– 1st in career PTS (1,318), FGM (302), XPM (412), & 50+yd FGM (22)
– T-1st in season XP% (100% 11x)
– T-2nd & 5th in season FGM (31/29)
– 2nd in season PTS/GP (10.1)
– 5th in career FG% (77.6)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 20, 2021
Most career GP in NFL history:
1. Morten Andersen (382)
2. Adam Vinatieri (365)
3. Gary Anderson (353)
4. Jeff Feagles (352)
5. George Blanda (340)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 20, 2021
Darrell Henderson can make plenty of big plays as a rusher and receiver pic.twitter.com/dyL6jLbKFJ
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 20, 2021
August 19, 2015: Padres’ SS Alexi Amarista w/ beautiful glovework to start a 6-4-3 Double Play. pic.twitter.com/hZ57cwxPMh
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) August 19, 2021
August 19, 2005: Atlanta #Hawks acquired SG Joe Johnson from the Phoenix Suns for PF Boris Diaw, a 2006 1st Rd pick, and a 2008 1st Rd pick
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 19, 2021
August 19, 1996: Houston #Rockets acquired future HOF PF Charles Barkley from the Phoenix Suns for 4 players including PG Sam Cassell and PF Robert Horry https://t.co/CXLkoPHtYp
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 19, 2021
[SEE MORE]
2:10 PM: Oakland Athletics (68-53) vs. Chicago White Sox (71-50)
7:45 PM: Milwaukee Brewers (74-47) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (61-58)
10:10 PM: New York Mets (60-60) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (75-46)
NFL: RB Darrell Henderson, Los Angeles Rams (turns 24)
MLB: SP Kris Bubic, Kansas City Royals (24)
NFL: OL Andrew Wylie, Kansas City Chiefs (27)
NFL: OL Brandon Brooks, Philadelphia Eagles (32)
NFL: QB Kirk Cousins, Minnesota Vikings (33)
NFL: DB Patrick Chung, Retired after 2019 (34)
NFL: K Morten Andersen, Hall of Fame (61)
2020: San Diego 3B Manny Machado became the youngest player to hit a walk-off Grand Slam in MLB history. “Slam Diego” became the 1st NL team with a Grand Slam in 3 consecutive games in the modern era (1900)
2015: Los Angeles Dodgers acquired 2B Chase Utley from the Philadelphia Phillies for 2 prospects
2015: Milwaukee Brewers OF Ryan Braun passed Robin Yount for the most career HR (251) in franchise history. Braun has played 14 seasons with the Brewers and has blasted 352 career HR which still stands as the record today
2008: Los Angeles Dodgers acquired SP Greg Maddux from the San Diego Padres for 2 prospects (named later)
2007: Atlanta Braves SP John Smoltz surpassed Phil Niekro for the most career Ks (2,912) in franchise history with 12 Ks during 8 IP and a Win vs. Arizona. Smoltz played 20 seasons with the Braves and recorded 3,011 Ks which still stands as the record today
2005: Atlanta Hawks acquired SG Joe Johnson from the Phoenix Suns for PF Boris Diaw, a 2006 1st Rd pick, and a 2008 1st Rd pick
1996: Houston Rockets acquired PF Charles Barkley from the Phoenix Suns for 4 players including PG Sam Cassell and PF Robert Horry
1992: With Seattle Mariners 2B Bret Boone’s MLB debut in a 10-8 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, he joined his grandfather (Ray) and father (Bob) to become the 1st family with 3 consecutive generations of major leaguers
1957: New York Giants baseball club officially passed a vote to move the team to San Francisco
1947: For the 2nd game of a doubleheader, HOF 1B Jimmie Foxx made his 1st career pitching start for the Philadelphia Phillies at 37 years old, allowing just 2 ER over 7 IP in a victory over the Cincinnati Reds
1921: Detroit Tigers OF Ty Cobb became the youngest (4th overall) player to record 3,000 career Hits in MLB history. He’s still the youngest (34 years old) to reach 3,000 Hits to this day
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