October 18th, 2021 was highlighted by Derrick Henry’s three TDs leading the Titans over the Bills as Josh Allen failed to convert a 4th & inches QB sneak with the game on the line. The Boston Red Sox dominated the Astros in ALCS Game 3 as their offense continues to set MLB records. Many notable NBA players signed rookie contract extensions including Jaren Jackson Jr., Malcolm Brogdon, Kevin Huerter, Daniel Gafford, and Grayson Allen.
See what happened in sports on October 18th last year, headlined by Cody Bellinger‘s iconic 7th inning go-ahead homer to propel the Dodgers over the Braves in NLCS Game 7 and the Titans huge OT win over Houston thanks to historic outings from Derrick Henry & Ryan Tannehill as well as what happened in sports on October 18th, 2019 ft. CC Sabathia officially wrapping up his incredible career & Patrick Mahomes receiving good results on his MRI after a scary TNF injury.
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8:08 PM: #2 Houston Astros vs. #4 Boston Red Sox [Series tied 1-1]
MLB: SP Patrick Sandoval, Los Angeles Angels (turns 25)
NBA: SG Terance Mann, Los Angeles Clippers (25)
MLB: SS Brad Miller, Philadelphia Phillies (32)
MLB: OF Yoenis Cespedes, Free Agent (36)
MLB: Mngr Alex Cora, Boston Red Sox (46)
NFL: LB/HC Mike Ditka, Hall of Fame (82)
2020: Los Angeles Dodgers OF Cody Bellinger hit a 7th inning go-ahead HR to lift LAD to a 3-1 NLCS comeback with a come-from-behind win in Game 7 where they would win their 1st World Series since 1988
2009: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady set a NFL record for the most PASS TD (5) during 1 quarter in NFL history in the 2nd quarter against the Tennessee Titans
2004: Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz became the 1st player to collect multiple walk-off Hits during the same postseason series as he blasted an ALCS Game 5 walk-off HR after a walk-off hit in ALCS Game 4 to help spark Boston’s historic 3-0 comeback
1988: Oakland Athletics 1B Mark McGwire hit a walk-off home run to defeat the Dodgers 2-1 in World Series Game 3. It ended up being the only win Oakland had as Los Angeles won the series 4-1
1977: New York Yankees OF Reggie Jackson hit a HR on the 1st pitch in 3 consecutive at bats, driving in 5 runs during an 8-4 win over the Dodgers to clinch their 21st World Series (first since 1962) that solidified his nickname as “Mr. October”
1974: In his very 1st game with the Chicago Bulls, future HOF C Nate Thurmond became the 1st in NBA history to achieve a quadruple-double (22 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists, 12 blocks)
1969: Then known as Lew Alcindor, the No.1 overall pick C Kareem Abdul-Jabbar made his NBA debut for the Milwaukee Bucks in a home victory over the Detroit Pistons
1953: Chicago Bears QB Willie Thrower became the modern NFL’s very 1st African-American QB
1950: Connie Mack ended the longest managerial tenure in MLB history, retiring after 50 years as Manager of the Philadelphia Athletics
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