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Top Sports Facts to Know From 4/18/20
The most significant milestones, records, & interesting occurrences to know from April 18th, 2020
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Whether it’s a monumental milestone or just an interesting occurrence to bring up in a conversation, here are the top sports facts to know from April 18, 2020:
This Grand Slam will always be one of the greatest postseason moments ever.
.@ncboomstick23 hit the only walk-off grand slam in postseason history in Game 2 of the 2011 ALCS.
Stream Game 2 at 7pm ET on @MLB channels. pic.twitter.com/IqysqWx9Af— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) April 18, 2020
The 1998 NFL Draft began 22 years ago today.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 18, 2020
The Colts had the No. 1 pick, selecting Peyton Manning over Ryan Leaf, who went No. 2 to the Chargers. pic.twitter.com/LGjVA7AEMa
The Celtics legend broke a barrier and inspired many aspiring coaches.
On April 18, 1966, Bill Russell became the first African-American coach in NBA history (Boston Celtics).
Russell served as player-coach for 3 seasons, winning 2 NBA titles. pic.twitter.com/csfqQaVxxE— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 18, 2020
Big accuracy. 🎯
— MLB (@MLB) April 18, 2020
OTD 8 years ago, Bartolo Colon threw a record 38 consecutive strikes. pic.twitter.com/oYyRx51zrb
The Red Sox Hall of Famer made his impact felt over multiple decades.
60 years ago today (April 18), Ted Williams becomes the 1st MLB’er to hit a home run in 4 different decades as he gives his @RedSox their only offence in a 10-1 loss to the Washington Senators at Griffith Stadium. It comes almost exactly 21 yrs after his 1st blast (Apr 20, 1939) pic.twitter.com/59y0Zp7wOa
— StatsCentre (@StatsCentre) April 19, 2020
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