On this Day in Sports History June 27
MLB
On this day in 1876, Dave Force of the Philadelphia Athletics collected six hits in a game, becoming the first National League player to ever achieve it.
On this day in 2002, the Indians traded starting pitcher Bartolo Colon to the Expos for first baseman Lee Stevens, three minor league prospects and cash.
On this day in 2004, the Boston Red Sox scored 10 straight runs before recording an out to start a game against the Florida Marlins.
NBA
On this day in 2002, the Houston Rockets picked Yao Ming with the first pick of the draft.
On this day in 2013, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected Anthony Bennett with the first pick in the draft.
NHL
On this day in 1986, Wayne Gretzky was named the MVP.
Soccer
On this day in 1950, the United States beat England, 1-0, in one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.
