On this Day in Sports History September 16
MLB
On this day in 1924, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Jim Bottomley drove in 12 runs in a single game to set a major league record.
On this day in 1948, New York Yankees outfielder Joe DiMaggio slugged his 300th carer home run off of Tigers pitcher Fred Hutchinson.
On this day in 1960, Milwaukee Braves southpaw Warren Spahn threw a no-hitter against the Phillies.
On this day in 1988, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tom Browning pitched a perfect game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
On this day in 1993, Dave Winfield of the Minnesota Twins collected his 3,000th career hit off of A’s pitcher Dennis Eckersley.
On this day in 1996, Paul Molitor of the Minnesota Twins recorded his 3,000th career hit off Jose Rosado of the Royals.
NFL
On this day in 1973, Buffalo Bills running back O.J. Simpson rushed for an NFL record 250 yards against the New England Patriots.
