On this day in 1920, Washington Senator pitcher Walter Johnson earned his 300th career win in a 9-8 win over the Detroit Tigers.
On this day in 1967, New York Yankees outfielder Mickey Mantle hit his 500th career home run at Yankee Stadium off of Baltimore Orioles pitcher Stu Miller.
On this day in 1977, Kansas City Royals pitcher Jim Colborn threw a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers.
On this day in 1996, New York Yankees pitcher Dwight Gooden threw a no-hitter against the Seattle Mariners.
NBA
On this day in 1981, the Boston Celtics defeated the Houston Rockets in six games to win the NBA Championship.
NHL
On this day in 1977, the Montreal Canadiens beat the Boston Bruins to win the Stanley Cup in four games.
