By Pro Sports Outlook, The Front Office for Fans
Sep 23, 2022

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 OVERVIEWThese 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.

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MACHINE ENTERS 700-CLUB

 

HBD Chris “CJ2K” Johnson

Happy bday to John Collins

Happy bday to DJ Chark

The Tom Brady era began OTD

Improbable TD on MNF OTD

Drew Brees CMP record OTD

40-40 club established OTD

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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 ThomeMickey 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 BondsAlex 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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