On this Day in Sports History October 28
MLB
On this day in 1981, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees to win the World Series in six games.
On this day in 1995, Tom Glavine and Mark Wohlers combined for a one-hitter to give the Atlanta Braves a 1-0 victory over the Indians and their third World Series title.
On this day in 2007, the Boston Red Sox sweep the Colorado Rockies to win the World Series.
On this day in 2011, the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Texas Rangers to win the World Series in seven games.
NFL
On this day in 1962, New York Giants quarterback Y.A. Tittle threw for 505 yards a tied a record with seven touchdown passes in a 49-34 win over the Washington
NBA
On this day in 1973, Los Angeles Lakers center Elmore Smith blocked an NBA record 17 shots.
