Roger Bannister’s 4-minute mile – This DiSH for May 6

May 6, 2024May 2, 2024 ~ ThisDayInSports

In 1954, Roger Bannister became the first human to run a sub 4-minute mile.

In 1925, New York Yankee Everett Scott was benched by Miller Huggins after playing in 1,307 consecutive games.

In 1953, Bobo Holloman became the first major league pitcher to pitch a no-hitter in his debut.

And in 1998, 20-year old Kerry Wood struck out 20 to become the second MLB player to do so in a 9-inning game.

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Roger Clemens Strikes out 20! – This DiSH for April 29

April 29, 2024April 26, 2024 ~ ThisDayInSports

In 1986, Roger Clemens struck out 20, becoming the first player to do it.

In 1970, Jerry West sank a dramatic 3/4 court shot to send the NBA finals game into OT.

And in 1981, the New Orleans Saints selected RB George Rogers with the first pick of the NFL draft. Second pick that year was LB Lawrence Taylor.

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