On this Day in Sports History August 27
MLB
On this day in 1911, Chicago White Sox pitcher Ed Walsh no-hit the Red Sox.
On this day in 1978, Joe Morgan of the Cincinnati Reds recorded his 200th career home run, becoming the first player to record 200 big league homers and 500 stolen bases.
On this day in 1982, Oakland Athletics outfielder Rickey Henderson broke Lou Brock‘s single season record of 118 stolen bases.
On this day in 1986, Houston Astros righty Nolan Ryan recorded his 250th career victory.
On this day in 2005, Jeff Kent of the Dodgers slugged his 300th career home run, becoming the first second baseman to achieve the mark.
On this day in 2013, the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired Marlon Byrd, John Buck and cash from the New York Mets for Vic Black and Dilson Herrera.
Golf
On this day in 1995, Tiger Woods won the US Golf Amateur Championship.
