Sports Moments in History for the week of September 6th

This Day in Sports History (9/6/2020 – (9/12/2020) Introduction September 6th, 1920 First radio broadcast of a boxing prize fight. September 7th, 1963 The Pro Football Hall of Fame dedicated in Canton, Ohio. September 8th, 1972 Fergie Jenkins of the Chicago Cubs wins his 20th game for the 6th consecutive...

April 16, 2026 • 7:16 AM

This Day in Sports History (9/6/2020 – (9/12/2020)

Introduction

September 6th, 1920

First radio broadcast of a boxing prize fight.

September 7th, 1963

The Pro Football Hall of Fame dedicated in Canton, Ohio.

September 8th, 1972

Fergie Jenkins of the Chicago Cubs wins his 20th game for the 6th consecutive season.

September 9th, 1965

Sandy Koufax pitches a perfect game against the Chicago Cubs.

September 10th, 1858

John Holden hits the first recorded home run in baseball history.

September 11th, 1912

Eddie Collins of the Philadelphia Athletics stole 6 bases in a single game.

September 12th, 1976

The Seattle Seahawks play their first regular season game ever.