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What Happened in Sports: September 23, 2022
See what happened in sports on September 23, 2022 ft. Albert Pujos' historic 700th HR, Ohtani's record-breaking 200th strikeout, and more!
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September 23, 2022 in sports was highlighted by Albert Pujols’ legendary 2-HR game to reach the 700 club in the Cardinals’ 11-0 dismantling of the MLB-leading Los Angeles Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani also broke records with his 200th strikeout of the season, becoming the only player to hit more than seven HR (34) during a season with 200 Ks. Camilo Doval threw the fastest pitch in Giants history, Andre Iguodala announced he will return to Golden State for his final season, and Browns starting LB Anthony Walker suffered a season-ending quadriceps tendon tear.
See what happened in sports on this day in recent years:
– September 23, 2021: Juan Soto set the Washington Nationals season BB record, Sam Darnold thrived on TNF, and more!
– September 23, 2020: Tyler Herro‘s best career game with 37 PTS in ECF Game 4, Bauer cemented his Cy Young, and more!
– September 23, 2019: Chicago dominating DC on MNF, Mitch Trubisky‘s best career completion, Alford‘s 1st walk-off, & 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.
Albert Pujols is the only player with 700 career Home Runs & 650 Doubles in MLB history pic.twitter.com/hhRizbK7Ky
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 24, 2022
No doubt about number 699 for #AlbertPujols! pic.twitter.com/2Ns3ueuzcn
— MLB (@MLB) September 24, 2022
For generations to come, we will tell our kids and grandkids what it was like to watch Albert Pujols play. pic.twitter.com/W1DZDAb5Db
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) September 24, 2022
Most YScm during a season in NFL history:
1. 2009 Chris Johnson (2,509)
2. 1999 Marshall Faulk (2,429)
3. 2019 Christian McCaffrey (2,392)
4. 2005 Tiki Barber (2,390)
5. 2003 LaDainian Tomlinson (2,370)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 25, 2021
Most YScm during a season in Tennessee #Titans history:
1. 2009 Chris Johnson (2,509)
2. 2020 Derrick Henry (2,141)
3. 1980 Earl Campbell (1,981)
4. 2000 Eddie George (1,962)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 25, 2021
Chris Johnson’s ranks in Tennessee #Titans history:
– 1st in season YScm (2,509)
– 2nd in career YScm (9,968) & RUSH YPG (83.8)
– 2nd in season RUSH YDS (2,006)
– 3rd in career RUSH YDS (7,965)
– 4th in career RUSH TD (50)
– 5th in season RUSH TD (14)pic.twitter.com/3BE0Zw46q7
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 25, 2021
Chris Johnson "CJ2K" career resume:
– 3x Pro Bowl
– 2009 NFL OPOY
– 2009 1st Team All-Pro
– 2009 NFL RUSH YDS leader (2,006)
– 2009 RUSH YPG leader (125.4)
– Most YScm (2,509) in 1 season ever
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 25, 2021
John Collins is the 1st player with 55+ FG% & 200+ 3PM during his 1st 4 seasons in NBA history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 25, 2021
John Collins is the 1st player with 55+ FG%/35+ 3P%/80+ FT% during consecutive seasons in NBA history
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 25, 2021
D.J. Chark’s highlights from his 1st (and only) Pro Bowl season in 2019
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 25, 2021
September 23, 2001: New England #Patriots QB Tom Brady took over at QB for an injured Drew Bledsoe, ultimately leading the Pats to their 1st Super Bowl victory and would remain the starting QB for 19 years where he led the greatest dynasty in NFL historypic.twitter.com/bfRdaJS0rE
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 24, 2021
Tom Brady's New England #Patriots records include:
– Career Super Bowls (6), Pro Bowls (14), QB Wins (219), PASS YDS (74,571), PASS TD (541), CMP (6,377), GWD (45), CMP% (63.8), & GP (285)
– Season PASS YDS (5,235), PASS TD (50), & CMP (402)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 24, 2021
September 23, 1985: Seattle #Seahawks QB Dave Krieg completed an improbable PASS TD to Danny Greene after he fumbled, it slipped past 2 defender's hands, he picked it up, and then still managed to throw for the TD against the Rams on Monday Night Footballpic.twitter.com/VU2tCVfRKS
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 24, 2021
September 23, 2018: New Orleans #Saints QB Drew Brees broke Brett Favre’s all-time record for PASS CMP with his 6,300th during a 43-37 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Brees retired a few years later after extending his record to 7,142
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 24, 2021
Most PASS CMP by a player in NFL history:
1. Drew Brees (7,142)
2. Tom Brady (6,834)^
3. Brett Favre (6,300)
4. Peyton Manning (6,125)
5. Phillip Rivers (5,277)pic.twitter.com/RLE4lGxwAb
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 24, 2021
September 23, 1988: Oakland #Athletics OF Jose Canseco became the 1st player to record 40+ HR & 40+ SB during 1 season in MLB history. Only 3 players (Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez, & Alfonso Soriano) have since joined the exclusive 40-40 club
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 24, 2021
[SEE MORE]
7:05 PM: Boston Red Sox (72-77) vs. New York Yankees (91-58)
7:05 PM: Houston Astros (99-52) vs. Baltimore Orioles (78-71)
7:05 PM: Atlanta Braves (93-57) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (82-67)
7:10 PM: Toronto Blue Jays (84-66) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (83-67)
10:10 PM: St. Louis Cardinals (88-63) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (104-46)
NBA: SG Terry Taylor, Indiana Pacers (turns 23)
NFL: CB AJ Terrell, Atlanta Falcons (24)
NBA: PF John Collins, Atlanta Hawks (25)
NFL: OL Nate Davis, Tennessee Titans (26)
NFL: WR DJ Chark, Detroit Lions (26)
MLB: RP Trevor May, New York Mets (33)
NFL: RB Chris “CJ2K” Johnson, Retired after 2017 (37)
MLB: OF Matt Kemp, Retired after 2020 (38)
2020: Miami Heat SG Tyler Herro scored the most points (37) by a rookie in Conference Finals history, most by a Heat rookie in the playoffs, and became the youngest with 30+ PTS off the bench in NBA playoffs history, as Miami took a 3-1 ECF lead over Boston in the bubble
2018: New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees broke Brett Favre’s all-time record for Passing Completions with his 6,300th during a 43-37 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Brees retired after extending his record to 7,142 but has since been surpassed by Tom Brady
2003: Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz hit the 1st walk-off HR of his Red Sox career. Big Papi would go on to hit 12 walk-off HRs (10 regular season, 2 postseason) with Boston while totaling 13 over his career for the t-most in MLB history (Jim Thome, Mickey Mantle)
2001: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady took over at QB for an injured Drew Bledsoe, ultimately leading the Patriots to their 1st Super Bowl victory and would remain the starting QB for 19 years where he led the greatest dynasty in NFL history
1988: Oakland Athletics OF Jose Canseco became the very 1st player to record 40+ Home Runs & 40+ Stolen Bases during 1 season in MLB history. Only 3 players (Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez, & Alfonso Soriano) have since joined the exclusive 40-40 club
1985: Seattle Seahawks QB Dave Krieg completed an improbable PASS TD to Danny Greene after he fumbled, it slipped past 2 defender’s hands, he picked it up, and then still managed to throw for the TD against the Rams on Monday Night Football
1984: Detroit Tigers MGR Sparky Anderson became the 1st Manager to win 100+ games during a season in both the American & National Leagues in MLB history
1983: Philadelphia Phillies HOF SP Steve Carlton earned his 300th career victory in a 6-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals
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