On this Day in Sports History October 19
MLB
On this day in 1999, New York Mets pitcher Kenny Rogers walked Atlanta Braves outfielder Andrew Jones to give the Braves a 10-9 walk-off win, advancing to the World Series.
On this day in 2005, the Houston Astros advanced to their first ever World Series by beating the Cardinals, 5-1.
NFL
On this day in 1969, Oakland Raiders quarterback Daryle Lamonica threw six touchdown passes, leading his team to a 50-21 win over the Buffalo Bills.
On this day in 2014, Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray became the first player in NFL history to run for 100 or more yards in the first seven games of a season.
