On this Day in Sports History July 14
MLB
On this day in 1947, Boston Red Sox outfielder Ted Williams recorded his 1,000th career hit.
On this day in 1961, Milwaukee Braves third baseman Eddie Mathews hit his 500th career homer off of San Francisco Giants pitcher Juan Marichal.
On this day in 1968, Hank Aaron homered for the 500th time in his career against the San Francisco Giants.
NBA
On this day in 2004, the Phoenix Suns inked point guard Steve Nash to a five-year, $65 million deal.
On this day in 2004, the Los Angeles Lakers traded Shaquille O’Neal to the Miami Heat for Lamar Odom, Caron Butler, Brian Grant and a first-round pick.
