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What Happened in Sports: September 17, 2019
See what happened in sports on September 17, 2019 ft. the start of the Daniel Jones era, Biggio going for a cycle, the Twins big HRs, and more!
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September 17th, 2019 was highlighted by the start of the Daniel Jones era moving on from 18-year vet QB Eli Manning, Biggio becoming the third man in Blue Jays history to get a cycle, and the Twins keeping it rolling with the home runs. Check out the Best in Sports for 9/17.
This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the top highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.
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The @Twins trailed in both the 11th and the 12th.
Then they walked it off.
(MLB x @BankofAmerica) pic.twitter.com/bBy4vXH9J3
— MLB (@MLB) September 18, 2019
A Yastrzemski just homered at Fenway.
Can you believe it? pic.twitter.com/IaEhCDyhwF
— MLB (@MLB) September 18, 2019
Something is Brewing … pic.twitter.com/uYj283RQoO
— MLB (@MLB) September 18, 2019
30/44. 443 yards. 4 TDs.@PatrickMahomes was UNSTOPPABLE in Week 2!
(by @CourtyardHotels) pic.twitter.com/BY8gH4oSca
— NFL (@NFL) September 18, 2019
#NBARookieWeek begins with the BEST SLAMS from #NBARooks at the 2019 @NBASummerLeague! pic.twitter.com/NehhKWjUje
— NBA (@NBA) September 16, 2019
#NBARookieWeek continues with the TOP DEFENSIVE PLAYS from #NBARooks at the 2019 @NBASummerLeague!
Which play was your favorite? pic.twitter.com/3T3z7oeX9J
— NBA (@NBA) September 17, 2019
MAVERICK GOES HERO MODE.#AlwaysRoyal pic.twitter.com/BBxdvVSw9V
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) September 17, 2019
Monday’s done but Mondi’s not. ?#AlwaysRoyal pic.twitter.com/UzO3jnA0fP
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) September 17, 2019
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7:20 PM: Philadelphia Phillies (76-72) vs. Atlanta Braves (93-58)
7:45 PM: Washington Nationals (82-67) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (84-66)
10:10 PM: Tampa Bay Rays (89-62) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (97-54)
[Player of the Day] 2B Cavan Biggio, TOR (@BAL): 4-5, 2B, 3B, HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 2 SB; 3rd cycle in TOR history
SP Marcus Stroman, NYM (@COL): 7 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 7 K, 1 BB, W
SP Justin Verlander, HOU (v.TEX): 6 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 8 K, 2 BB, W
SP Chris Paddack, SD (@MIL): 5 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 9 K, 1 BB, ND
SP Patrick Corbin, WAS (@STL): 6 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 11 K, 4 BB, W
NFL: QB Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs (turns 24)
MLB: 3B Jose Ramirez, Cleveland Indians (27)
MLB: SS Marcus Semien, Oakland Athletics (29)
NBA: PF Rasheed Wallace, Retired in 2013 (45)
NBA: HC Phil Jackson, Hall of Fame (74)
2004: San Francisco Giants OF Barry Bonds became just the 3rd player in MLB history to hit 700 career HRs
1988: Minnesota Twins RP Jeff Reardon became the 1st in MLB history to record 40+ saves in both the AL and NL
1984: At 38 years old, California Angels OF Reggie Jackson hit his 500th career home run on the anniversary of his very 1st
1967: The New Orleans Saints lost their NFL debut 27-13 to the Los Angeles Rams at Tulane Stadium
1961: Led by future HOF QB Fran Tarkenton in his NFL debut, the Minnesota Vikings crushed the Chicago Bears 37-13 to become the 1st and only (until 2002) expansion team to win their NFL debut
1953: Future HOF SS Ernie Banks made his MLB debut for the Chicago Cubs, becoming the very 1st black player in the team’s history
1950: The San Francisco 49ers, formerly of the AAFC, played their very 1st game in the NFL and lost 21-17 to the New York Yanks
1947: Sporting News officially named Brooklyn Dodgers 1B Jackie Robinson the inaugural “Rookie of the Year”, whom the Award would eventually be named after in 1987
1941: Future HOF OF Stan Musial made his MLB debut for the St. Louis Cardinals at age 20, recording 2 hits and RBIs en route to a 3-2 victory over the Boston Braves
1920: The American Pro Football Association (re-named NFL in 1922) was formed in Canton, Ohio as 12 teams each paid a $100 membership fee
1917: One of the greatest players of baseball’s early generation, Pittsburgh Pirates SS Honus Wagner announced his retirement and the club immediately retired his jersey (#33)
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