On this day in 1950, legendary manager Connie Mack retired.
On this day in 1977, Reggie Jackson launched three home runs to lead the Yankees to a World Series Championship over the Dodgers.
On this day in 2004, David Ortiz hit a walk-off home run to give the Red Sox a 5-4 win over the Yankees in Game 5 of the ALCS.
On this day in 2012, the Detroit Tigers won their second pennant in seven years by defeating the Yankees, 8-1.
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On this day in 1992, Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino threw four touchdown passes in a game for the 17th time in his career to tie Johnny Unitas‘ record.
