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The 100 Greatest Days in New York Sports

Updated Edition

Stuart Miller

New York City sports history, like the city itself, is noisy, confident, and endlessly fascinating. This is the city where Joe Louis struck a blow against the Nazis, where major league baseball was integrated, and where marathons and professional tennis came into their own.

The 100 Greatest Days in New York Sports, Updated Edition, recounts New York’s greatest sporting moments, from Jackie Robinson integrating baseball to the Ali-Frazier fight to the New York Giants stunning the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. It covers dramatic sporting events involving the likes of Babe Ruth, Muhammad Ali, Serena Williams, Reggie Jackson, Dr. J, Joe Namath, and many more. This updated edition features a new, chronological approach to highlight the remarkable history and development of sports in the city and the nation. It also includes many new moments, an updated ranking, and a single list that incorporates events that took place outside the city but involved New York teams.

Pick a sport—baseball, football, basketball, boxing, tennis—and in every case New York has had front-row seats for the sport’s major developments and most memorable events.
The 100 Greatest Days in New York Sports illuminates how important sports are to the life of New York and the city’s preeminent place in American sports history. It’s about all the “firsts” that occurred here, the many titles that have been won, and all the drama in between.
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 384 • Trim: 6 x 9
978-1-5381-2685-1 • Paperback • March 2020 • $19.95 • (£14.99)
978-1-5381-2686-8 • eBook • March 2020 • $19.00 • (£14.99)
Subjects: Sports & Recreation / History, Sports & Recreation / Reference
Stuart Miller has been a journalist for three decades, covering a wide variety of topics for publications including the New York Times, the New York Daily News, the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, Newsweek, the Guardian, and Variety. He is the author or co-author of The Other Islands of New York City: A History and Guide, Good Wood: The Story of the Baseball Bat, and Where Have All Our Giants Gone. He is a third-generation Brooklynite and lives in the South Slope neighborhood with his wife and two sons.

Introduction

1. Wilmer Flores Becomes a New York Folk Hero, July 31, 2015, Citi Field

2. Roberta Vinci Stuns Serena Williams to Stop Her Grand Slam dreams, September 11, 2015, National Tennis Center

3. American Pharoah Ends the Triple Crown Wait, June 6, 2015, Belmont Park

4. The Rangers Finally Topple the Penguins in Seven, en Route to the Finals, May 13, 2014, Consol Energy Center, Pittsburgh

5. Linsanity Takes over New York and the NBA, February 4, 2012, Madison Square Garden

6. The Patriots Are Again the Favorites, but the Giants Are Again the Champions, February 5, 2012, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis

7. Novak Djokovic Dominates the Tennis World and Stuns Roger Federer, September 10, 2011, National Tennis Center

8. The Jets “Can’t Wait” to Beat the Patriots in the Playoffs, January 18, 2011, Gillette Stadium, Foxborough

9. Hideki Matsui Drives in Six as the Yankees Win Their Only Championship Post-2000, November 4, 2009, Yankee Stadium

10. Unheralded Juan Martin del Potro Upsets Invincible Roger Federer, September 14, 2009, National Tennis Center

11. Eli Manning Scrambles, David Tyree Uses his Head, and the Giants End the Patriots’ Dream Season, February 3, 2008, University of Phoenix Stadium, Phoenix

12. Aaron Boone Sinks the Sox, October 16, 2003, Yankee Stadium

13. Justine Henin’s Comeback Undoes and Outdoes Jennifer Capriati’s, September 5, 2003, National Tennis Center

14. In a Match for the Ages, Pete Sampras Beats Andre Agassi One Last Time, September 8, 2002, National Tennis Center

15. Mike Piazza Picks Up New York with His Post-9/11 Game-Winning Homer, September 21, 2001, Shea Stadium

16. The Williams Sisters Take Women’s Tennis into Prime Time, September 8, 2001, National Tennis Center

17. The Subway Series Rides Again, October 21, 2000, Yankee Stadium

18. Allan Houston Beats the Buzzer and Miami, May 16, 1999, Miami Arena

19. Jim Leyritz Powers a Yankees Comeback, October 23, 1996, Fulton County Stadium, Atlanta

20. Steffi Graf, Struggling with Her Father’s Arrest, Faces Off against Monica Seles, Struggling to Overcome Her Stabbing Injury, September 9, 1995, National Tennis Center

21. Fifty-four Years Later, the Rangers Finally Win the Stanley Cup, June 14, 1994, Madison Square Garden

22. Patrick Ewing Lifts the Knicks into the NBA Finals, June 5, 1994, Madison Square Garden

23. Stephane Matteau Scores in Double Overtime in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, May 27, 1994, Madison Square Garden

24. Grete Waitz and Fred Lebow Run Side by Side, November 1, 1992, Central Park

25. Monica Seles and Jennifer Capriati Introduce Power to Women’s Tennis, While Martina Navratilova Does Her Best Jimbo, September 6, 1991, National Tennis Center

26. Jimmy Connors Defies Father Time, September 2, 1991, National Tennis Center

27. Buffalo Misses Wide Right and the Giants Escape with Their Second Super Bowl, January 27, 1991, Tampa Stadium, Tampa

28. The Knicks Beat Boston in Boston, Finally, May 6, 1990, Boston Garden

29. Phil Simms Is Almost Perfect as the Giants Win Their First Super Bowl, January 25, 1987, Rose Bowl, Pasadena

30. The Mets Come Back One More Time in Game 7, October 27, 1986, Shea Stadium

31. Mookie Wilson Hits a Ground Ball to First in Game 6 of the World Series, October 25, 1986, Shea Stadium

32. The Mets Finally Vanquish Houston in the 16th, October 15, 1986, Astrodome, Houston

33. Every Match Goes the Distance on Super Saturday, September 8, 1984, National Tennis Center

34. Bernard King Buries Detroit, April 27, 1984, Joe Louis Arena, Detroit

35. St. John’s Revs Up the Big East, March 12, 1983, Madison Square Garden

36. The Jets Win and Help the Giants, too, December 20, 1981, Shea Stadium

37. John McEnroe Gets Revenge against Bjorn Borg, September 7, 1980, National Tennis Center

38. Bobby Nystrom’s OT Goal Gives the Islanders Their First of Four Straight Stanley Cups, May 24, 1980, Nassau Coliseum

39. The Rangers Beat the Islanders to Reach the Stanley Cup Finals, May 8, 1979, Madison Square Garden

40. Bucky Dent Tops the Green Monster, October 2, 1978, Fenway Park, Boston

41. Affirmed Edges Alydar for the Third Straight Time to Win the Triple Crown, June 10, 1978, Belmont Park

42. Reggie, Reggie, Reggie, October 18, 1977, Yankee Stadium

43. The Marathon Expands to All Five Boroughs, and Bill Rodgers Wins It, October 24, 1976, Central Park

44. Chris Chambliss Homers the Yankees Back into the World Series, October 14, 1976, Yankee Stadium

45. Dr. J Leads the Nets Back from 22 Down to Win the Final ABA Finals, May 13, 1976, Nassau Coliseum

46. The Upstart Islanders Stun the Comeback Rangers in the Playoffs in OT, April 11, 1975, Madison Square Garden

47. The “Ya Gotta Believe” Mets Win a Miracle Finish in the 13th against the Pirates, September 20, 1973, Shea Stadium

48. Secretariat Ends Horse Racing’s Triple Crown Drought by Dominating at the Belmont Stakes, June 9, 1973, Belmont Park

49. The Knicks Finally Beat Boston in Game 7, April 29, 1973, Boston Garden, Boston

50. The Fight: Ali–Frazier I, March 8, 1971, Madison Square Garden

51. Willis Reed Hobbles to the Rescue, May 8 1970, Madison Square Garden

52. The Amazin’ Mets Win the World Series, October 16, 1969, Shea Stadium

53. Tommie Agee Saves the Day, Then Does It Again, October 14, 1969, Shea Stadium

54. Broadway Joe Makes Good on His Guarantee, January 12, 1969, Orange Bowl, Miami

55. The Jets Avenge Their “Heidi” Loss and Win the AFL Title, December 27, 1968, Shea Stadium

56. Arthur Ashe Wins the First U.S. Open, September 9, 1968, West Side Tennis Club

57. This Time Ralph Terry Finds Success in the Ninth Inning of a Game 7, October 16, 1962, Candlestick Park, San Francisco

58. Roger Maris Beats the Babe, October 1, 1961, Yankee Stadium

59. Pat Summerall Kicks a Field Goal in the Snow, December 14, 1958, Yankee Stadium

60. The Yankees Resurrect Themselves with a 10-Inning Win, October 8, 1958, County Stadium, Milwaukee

61. Carmen Basilio and Sugar Ray Robinson Go to War, September 23, 1957, Yankee Stadium

62. The Giants Crush the Bears in the NFL Championship Game, December 30, 1956, Yankee Stadium

63. Don Larsen Pitches a Perfect Game in the World Series, October 8, 1956, Yankee Stadium

64. “Next Year” Finally Arrives for Brooklyn, October 4, 1955, Ebbets Field

65. Willie Mays Makes “The Catch,” September 29, 1954, Polo Grounds

66. The Yankees Win a Fifth Straight World Series on Billy Martin’s Series-Record 12th Hit, October 5, 1953, Yankee Stadium

67. Billy Martin’s Lunging Catch of Jackie Robinson’s Popup Saves Game 7 of the World Series, October 7, 1952, Ebbets Field

68. Sugar Ray Robinson Melts against Joey Maxim, June 25, 1952, Yankee Stadium

69. The Giants Win the Pennant, October 3, 1951, Polo Grounds

70. CCNY Wins Its Second National Championship . . . of the Month, March 28, 1950, Madison Square Garden

71. Columbia Ends Army’s Winning Streak, October 25, 1947, Baker Field

72. Cookie Lavagetto Ruins Floyd Bevens’s World Series No-hitter, October 3, 1947, Ebbets Field

73. Jackie Robinson Shatters the Color Barrier, April 15, 1947, Ebbets Field

74. Army and Notre Dame Shut One Another Out in the “Battle of the Century,” November 9, 1946, Yankee Stadium

75. Tony Zale Drops Rocky Graziano, September 27, 1946, Yankee Stadium

76. Joe DiMaggio Hits in his 45th Straight Game, a New Record, July 2, 1941, Yankee Stadium

77. Joe Louis Comes Back to KO Billy Conn, June 18, 1941, Polo Grounds

78. Lou Gehrig Proclaims Himself the “Luckiest Man,” July 4, 1939, Yankee Stadium

79. The Giants Hold Off the Packers for the NFL Championship, December 11, 1938, Polo Grounds

80. Joe Louis Annihilates Max Schmeling, June 22, 1938, Yankee Stadium

81. Lazzeri, DiMaggio, and the Yankees Make a Statement against the Giants and Start a New Yankees Dynasty, October 2, 1936, Yankee Stadium

82. Ned Irish Launches College Basketball with the First Doubleheader, December 29, 1934, Madison Square Garden

83. The Giants Win the NFL Championship in the Sneaker Game, December 9, 1934, Polo Grounds

84. At the All-Star Game, Carl Hubbell Strikes Out Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx, Simmons, and Cronin in a Row, July 10, 1934, Polo Grounds

85. Columbia Pulls Off a Stunning Rose Bowl Upset, January 1, 1934, Rose Bowl, Pasadena

86. Babe Ruth “Calls” His World Series Home Run, October 1, 1932, Wrigley Field, Chicago

87. Notre Dame Wins One for the Gipper, November 10, 1928, Yankee Stadium

88. The Babe Hits 60, September 30, 1927, Yankee Stadium

89. Harry Greb Bests Mickey Walker, July 2, 1925, Polo Grounds

90. The Four Horsemen of Notre Dame Triumph over Army, October 18, 1924, Yankee Stadium

91. Jack Dempsey Outslugs Luis Firpo, September 14, 1923, Polo Grounds

92. Babe Ruth Christens the “House That Ruth Built” with a Home Run, April 18, 1923, Yankee Stadium

93. The Giants Win, 1–0, to Capture the First Modern “Subway” Series, October 13, 1921, Polo Grounds

94. Bill Tilden Becomes Tennis’ First Superstar with a Revenge Win against Bill Johnston, September 6, 1920, West Side Tennis Club

95. Man o’ War Comes Back to Beat John P. Grier at the Dwyer Stakes, July 10, 1920, Aqueduct Race Course

96. Marathon Mania Reaches Its Peak, April 3, 1909, Polo Grounds

97. Matty Shuts Out the A’s, Again, October 14, 1905, Polo Grounds

98. Charles Miller Rides (and Rides) into the Record Books, December 10, 1898, Madison Square Garden

99. The Brooklyn Atlantics Hand the Cincinnati Red Stockings Their First Defeat, June 14, 1870, Capitoline Grounds

100. New York Gets Its First Glimpse of a Sports-Mad Future, May 27, 1823, Union Course

Selected Bibliography

About the Author

An invigorating rush through New York sports history that even Mets and Yankees fans can agree is enjoyable. This book will capture the curiosity of the sports fan that has a thirst to learn about their favorite city's biggest moments, and will further educate the fan that has seen most of these with their own eyes. Fans of all ages will feel like they are in their own personal sports time machine.
— Wayne Randazzo, New York Mets Radio Announcer


The 100 Greatest Days in New York Sports

Updated Edition

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  • New York City sports history, like the city itself, is noisy, confident, and endlessly fascinating. This is the city where Joe Louis struck a blow against the Nazis, where major league baseball was integrated, and where marathons and professional tennis came into their own.

    The 100 Greatest Days in New York Sports, Updated Edition, recounts New York’s greatest sporting moments, from Jackie Robinson integrating baseball to the Ali-Frazier fight to the New York Giants stunning the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. It covers dramatic sporting events involving the likes of Babe Ruth, Muhammad Ali, Serena Williams, Reggie Jackson, Dr. J, Joe Namath, and many more. This updated edition features a new, chronological approach to highlight the remarkable history and development of sports in the city and the nation. It also includes many new moments, an updated ranking, and a single list that incorporates events that took place outside the city but involved New York teams.

    Pick a sport—baseball, football, basketball, boxing, tennis—and in every case New York has had front-row seats for the sport’s major developments and most memorable events.
    The 100 Greatest Days in New York Sports illuminates how important sports are to the life of New York and the city’s preeminent place in American sports history. It’s about all the “firsts” that occurred here, the many titles that have been won, and all the drama in between.
Details
Details
  • Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
    Pages: 384 • Trim: 6 x 9
    978-1-5381-2685-1 • Paperback • March 2020 • $19.95 • (£14.99)
    978-1-5381-2686-8 • eBook • March 2020 • $19.00 • (£14.99)
    Subjects: Sports & Recreation / History, Sports & Recreation / Reference
Author
Author
  • Stuart Miller has been a journalist for three decades, covering a wide variety of topics for publications including the New York Times, the New York Daily News, the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, Newsweek, the Guardian, and Variety. He is the author or co-author of The Other Islands of New York City: A History and Guide, Good Wood: The Story of the Baseball Bat, and Where Have All Our Giants Gone. He is a third-generation Brooklynite and lives in the South Slope neighborhood with his wife and two sons.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
  • Introduction

    1. Wilmer Flores Becomes a New York Folk Hero, July 31, 2015, Citi Field

    2. Roberta Vinci Stuns Serena Williams to Stop Her Grand Slam dreams, September 11, 2015, National Tennis Center

    3. American Pharoah Ends the Triple Crown Wait, June 6, 2015, Belmont Park

    4. The Rangers Finally Topple the Penguins in Seven, en Route to the Finals, May 13, 2014, Consol Energy Center, Pittsburgh

    5. Linsanity Takes over New York and the NBA, February 4, 2012, Madison Square Garden

    6. The Patriots Are Again the Favorites, but the Giants Are Again the Champions, February 5, 2012, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis

    7. Novak Djokovic Dominates the Tennis World and Stuns Roger Federer, September 10, 2011, National Tennis Center

    8. The Jets “Can’t Wait” to Beat the Patriots in the Playoffs, January 18, 2011, Gillette Stadium, Foxborough

    9. Hideki Matsui Drives in Six as the Yankees Win Their Only Championship Post-2000, November 4, 2009, Yankee Stadium

    10. Unheralded Juan Martin del Potro Upsets Invincible Roger Federer, September 14, 2009, National Tennis Center

    11. Eli Manning Scrambles, David Tyree Uses his Head, and the Giants End the Patriots’ Dream Season, February 3, 2008, University of Phoenix Stadium, Phoenix

    12. Aaron Boone Sinks the Sox, October 16, 2003, Yankee Stadium

    13. Justine Henin’s Comeback Undoes and Outdoes Jennifer Capriati’s, September 5, 2003, National Tennis Center

    14. In a Match for the Ages, Pete Sampras Beats Andre Agassi One Last Time, September 8, 2002, National Tennis Center

    15. Mike Piazza Picks Up New York with His Post-9/11 Game-Winning Homer, September 21, 2001, Shea Stadium

    16. The Williams Sisters Take Women’s Tennis into Prime Time, September 8, 2001, National Tennis Center

    17. The Subway Series Rides Again, October 21, 2000, Yankee Stadium

    18. Allan Houston Beats the Buzzer and Miami, May 16, 1999, Miami Arena

    19. Jim Leyritz Powers a Yankees Comeback, October 23, 1996, Fulton County Stadium, Atlanta

    20. Steffi Graf, Struggling with Her Father’s Arrest, Faces Off against Monica Seles, Struggling to Overcome Her Stabbing Injury, September 9, 1995, National Tennis Center

    21. Fifty-four Years Later, the Rangers Finally Win the Stanley Cup, June 14, 1994, Madison Square Garden

    22. Patrick Ewing Lifts the Knicks into the NBA Finals, June 5, 1994, Madison Square Garden

    23. Stephane Matteau Scores in Double Overtime in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, May 27, 1994, Madison Square Garden

    24. Grete Waitz and Fred Lebow Run Side by Side, November 1, 1992, Central Park

    25. Monica Seles and Jennifer Capriati Introduce Power to Women’s Tennis, While Martina Navratilova Does Her Best Jimbo, September 6, 1991, National Tennis Center

    26. Jimmy Connors Defies Father Time, September 2, 1991, National Tennis Center

    27. Buffalo Misses Wide Right and the Giants Escape with Their Second Super Bowl, January 27, 1991, Tampa Stadium, Tampa

    28. The Knicks Beat Boston in Boston, Finally, May 6, 1990, Boston Garden

    29. Phil Simms Is Almost Perfect as the Giants Win Their First Super Bowl, January 25, 1987, Rose Bowl, Pasadena

    30. The Mets Come Back One More Time in Game 7, October 27, 1986, Shea Stadium

    31. Mookie Wilson Hits a Ground Ball to First in Game 6 of the World Series, October 25, 1986, Shea Stadium

    32. The Mets Finally Vanquish Houston in the 16th, October 15, 1986, Astrodome, Houston

    33. Every Match Goes the Distance on Super Saturday, September 8, 1984, National Tennis Center

    34. Bernard King Buries Detroit, April 27, 1984, Joe Louis Arena, Detroit

    35. St. John’s Revs Up the Big East, March 12, 1983, Madison Square Garden

    36. The Jets Win and Help the Giants, too, December 20, 1981, Shea Stadium

    37. John McEnroe Gets Revenge against Bjorn Borg, September 7, 1980, National Tennis Center

    38. Bobby Nystrom’s OT Goal Gives the Islanders Their First of Four Straight Stanley Cups, May 24, 1980, Nassau Coliseum

    39. The Rangers Beat the Islanders to Reach the Stanley Cup Finals, May 8, 1979, Madison Square Garden

    40. Bucky Dent Tops the Green Monster, October 2, 1978, Fenway Park, Boston

    41. Affirmed Edges Alydar for the Third Straight Time to Win the Triple Crown, June 10, 1978, Belmont Park

    42. Reggie, Reggie, Reggie, October 18, 1977, Yankee Stadium

    43. The Marathon Expands to All Five Boroughs, and Bill Rodgers Wins It, October 24, 1976, Central Park

    44. Chris Chambliss Homers the Yankees Back into the World Series, October 14, 1976, Yankee Stadium

    45. Dr. J Leads the Nets Back from 22 Down to Win the Final ABA Finals, May 13, 1976, Nassau Coliseum

    46. The Upstart Islanders Stun the Comeback Rangers in the Playoffs in OT, April 11, 1975, Madison Square Garden

    47. The “Ya Gotta Believe” Mets Win a Miracle Finish in the 13th against the Pirates, September 20, 1973, Shea Stadium

    48. Secretariat Ends Horse Racing’s Triple Crown Drought by Dominating at the Belmont Stakes, June 9, 1973, Belmont Park

    49. The Knicks Finally Beat Boston in Game 7, April 29, 1973, Boston Garden, Boston

    50. The Fight: Ali–Frazier I, March 8, 1971, Madison Square Garden

    51. Willis Reed Hobbles to the Rescue, May 8 1970, Madison Square Garden

    52. The Amazin’ Mets Win the World Series, October 16, 1969, Shea Stadium

    53. Tommie Agee Saves the Day, Then Does It Again, October 14, 1969, Shea Stadium

    54. Broadway Joe Makes Good on His Guarantee, January 12, 1969, Orange Bowl, Miami

    55. The Jets Avenge Their “Heidi” Loss and Win the AFL Title, December 27, 1968, Shea Stadium

    56. Arthur Ashe Wins the First U.S. Open, September 9, 1968, West Side Tennis Club

    57. This Time Ralph Terry Finds Success in the Ninth Inning of a Game 7, October 16, 1962, Candlestick Park, San Francisco

    58. Roger Maris Beats the Babe, October 1, 1961, Yankee Stadium

    59. Pat Summerall Kicks a Field Goal in the Snow, December 14, 1958, Yankee Stadium

    60. The Yankees Resurrect Themselves with a 10-Inning Win, October 8, 1958, County Stadium, Milwaukee

    61. Carmen Basilio and Sugar Ray Robinson Go to War, September 23, 1957, Yankee Stadium

    62. The Giants Crush the Bears in the NFL Championship Game, December 30, 1956, Yankee Stadium

    63. Don Larsen Pitches a Perfect Game in the World Series, October 8, 1956, Yankee Stadium

    64. “Next Year” Finally Arrives for Brooklyn, October 4, 1955, Ebbets Field

    65. Willie Mays Makes “The Catch,” September 29, 1954, Polo Grounds

    66. The Yankees Win a Fifth Straight World Series on Billy Martin’s Series-Record 12th Hit, October 5, 1953, Yankee Stadium

    67. Billy Martin’s Lunging Catch of Jackie Robinson’s Popup Saves Game 7 of the World Series, October 7, 1952, Ebbets Field

    68. Sugar Ray Robinson Melts against Joey Maxim, June 25, 1952, Yankee Stadium

    69. The Giants Win the Pennant, October 3, 1951, Polo Grounds

    70. CCNY Wins Its Second National Championship . . . of the Month, March 28, 1950, Madison Square Garden

    71. Columbia Ends Army’s Winning Streak, October 25, 1947, Baker Field

    72. Cookie Lavagetto Ruins Floyd Bevens’s World Series No-hitter, October 3, 1947, Ebbets Field

    73. Jackie Robinson Shatters the Color Barrier, April 15, 1947, Ebbets Field

    74. Army and Notre Dame Shut One Another Out in the “Battle of the Century,” November 9, 1946, Yankee Stadium

    75. Tony Zale Drops Rocky Graziano, September 27, 1946, Yankee Stadium

    76. Joe DiMaggio Hits in his 45th Straight Game, a New Record, July 2, 1941, Yankee Stadium

    77. Joe Louis Comes Back to KO Billy Conn, June 18, 1941, Polo Grounds

    78. Lou Gehrig Proclaims Himself the “Luckiest Man,” July 4, 1939, Yankee Stadium

    79. The Giants Hold Off the Packers for the NFL Championship, December 11, 1938, Polo Grounds

    80. Joe Louis Annihilates Max Schmeling, June 22, 1938, Yankee Stadium

    81. Lazzeri, DiMaggio, and the Yankees Make a Statement against the Giants and Start a New Yankees Dynasty, October 2, 1936, Yankee Stadium

    82. Ned Irish Launches College Basketball with the First Doubleheader, December 29, 1934, Madison Square Garden

    83. The Giants Win the NFL Championship in the Sneaker Game, December 9, 1934, Polo Grounds

    84. At the All-Star Game, Carl Hubbell Strikes Out Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx, Simmons, and Cronin in a Row, July 10, 1934, Polo Grounds

    85. Columbia Pulls Off a Stunning Rose Bowl Upset, January 1, 1934, Rose Bowl, Pasadena

    86. Babe Ruth “Calls” His World Series Home Run, October 1, 1932, Wrigley Field, Chicago

    87. Notre Dame Wins One for the Gipper, November 10, 1928, Yankee Stadium

    88. The Babe Hits 60, September 30, 1927, Yankee Stadium

    89. Harry Greb Bests Mickey Walker, July 2, 1925, Polo Grounds

    90. The Four Horsemen of Notre Dame Triumph over Army, October 18, 1924, Yankee Stadium

    91. Jack Dempsey Outslugs Luis Firpo, September 14, 1923, Polo Grounds

    92. Babe Ruth Christens the “House That Ruth Built” with a Home Run, April 18, 1923, Yankee Stadium

    93. The Giants Win, 1–0, to Capture the First Modern “Subway” Series, October 13, 1921, Polo Grounds

    94. Bill Tilden Becomes Tennis’ First Superstar with a Revenge Win against Bill Johnston, September 6, 1920, West Side Tennis Club

    95. Man o’ War Comes Back to Beat John P. Grier at the Dwyer Stakes, July 10, 1920, Aqueduct Race Course

    96. Marathon Mania Reaches Its Peak, April 3, 1909, Polo Grounds

    97. Matty Shuts Out the A’s, Again, October 14, 1905, Polo Grounds

    98. Charles Miller Rides (and Rides) into the Record Books, December 10, 1898, Madison Square Garden

    99. The Brooklyn Atlantics Hand the Cincinnati Red Stockings Their First Defeat, June 14, 1870, Capitoline Grounds

    100. New York Gets Its First Glimpse of a Sports-Mad Future, May 27, 1823, Union Course

    Selected Bibliography

    About the Author

Reviews
Reviews
  • An invigorating rush through New York sports history that even Mets and Yankees fans can agree is enjoyable. This book will capture the curiosity of the sports fan that has a thirst to learn about their favorite city's biggest moments, and will further educate the fan that has seen most of these with their own eyes. Fans of all ages will feel like they are in their own personal sports time machine.
    — Wayne Randazzo, New York Mets Radio Announcer


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