Bo Jackson documentary
November 8, 2020
This documentary on the unstoppable Bo Jackson is a lot of fun to watch. Holy smokes, what an athlete.
Tag: NFL
This day in baseball: D.C. Stadium opens for baseball
April 9, 2019
On April 9, 1962, President John F. Kennedy waited out a rain delay and threw the ceremonial first pitch to open up Washington’s new $23 million D.C. Stadium for its inaugural baseball season. The stadium had initially opened the previous fall for Redskins football on October 1, 1961. More than 44,000 fans attended the Senators’ Opening Day in April as they defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-1.
This day in baseball: Hubbard the umpire
November 4, 2017
Former Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Cal Hubbard became an American League umpire on November 4, 1935. Hubbard would go on to become the only person to be enshrined at both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Baseball Hall of Fame. He is also a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.
