On this Day in Sports History September 1
MLB
On this day in 1975, Tom Seaver recorded 200 strikeouts in season for the eighth straight time, making him the first pitcher to achieve the feat.
On this day in 2007, Clay Buchholz became the 20th rookie to throw a no-hitter.
On this day in 2014, the Philadelphia Phillies threw a combined no-hitter against the Braves. Cole Hamels started the game with relievers Jake Diekman, Ken Giles and Jonathan Papelbon contributing to the effort.
College Football
On this day in 1984, the Miami Hurricanes beat the Florida Gators in a classic. Miami was trailing 20-19 with 41 seconds remaining in the game. Quarterback Bernie Kosar led the Hurricanes down the field for a touchdown with six-seconds remaining to give them the 26-20 lead. The Gators made one more pass attempt and it was intercepted and returned for a touchdown, making the final score 32-20 Miami.
On this day in 2007, Appalachian State pulled off one of the biggest upsets in college football history when they went into Michigan Stadium and beat the Wolverines, 34-32.
NFL
On this day in 1996, the Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 29-6 in their first regular season game at Ericsson Stadium.
