On this Day in Sports History June 13
MLB
On this day in 1912, Christy Mathewson collected his 300th career win.
On this day in 1948, the New York Yankees retired Babe Ruth‘s number 3.
On this day in 1996, Cal Ripken of the Baltimore Orioles tied Sachio Kinugasa’s world record of 2,215 consecutive games played.
On this day in 2003, New York Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens won his 300th career game.
NBA
On this day in 1989, the Detroit Pistons beat the Los Angeles Lakers in four games to win the NBA title.
On this day in 1997, the Chicago Bulls defeated the Utah Jazz in six games to win their fifth championship in seven years.
NHL
On this day in 2002, the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Carolina Hurricanes in five games to win their 10th Stanley Cup.
On this day in 2014, the Los Angeles Kings defeated the New York Rangers to win their second Stanley Cup in three years.
