First World Series Triple Play, Flood's Flub, and Allen's double century - This DiSH for Oct. 10

This Day in Sports History

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Western North Carolina Red Cross

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1920, several firsts happened in a World Series game on this day including the first triple play.

In 1968, Curt Flood's mistake on a fly ball allowed Detroit to score 3 and win the World Series title.

In 1981, Southern Cal running back Marcus Allen ran for 211 yards against Arizona in a loss. It was the fifth consecutive game with Allen rushing for at least 200 yards to set a new collegiate record.

And in 1993, golfer Jeff Maggert won his first PGA tour event under the lights.

THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUND

Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact.

STEVE WHITE BIO

The host of 'This DiSH' is me, Steve White. I've spent most of my life behind a microphone. As a kid, I realized the power of the spoken word, hanging out with my dad while we talked to people around the world via ham radio. Later, I put that penchant for communication into practice and ventured into radio and TV. I've worked for a few television stations in North Carolina doing sports reporting and anchoring before transitioning to voiceover in 2015.

'This Day in Sports History' evolved from a lifetime of watching, listening to, and going to ballgames, reading books, magazines, and newspaper articles about my favorite teams and sports heroes. It's not only a labor of love but a voyage of discovery, finding those forgotten tidbits or fascinating things I never knew.

Takeaways:

• On October 10, 1920, the Cleveland Indians made history with two groundbreaking plays in the World Series.
• Elmer Smith hit the first grand slam in World Series history during game five of 1920.
• Jim Bagby became the first pitcher to hit a home run in a World Series game.
• Bill Wamsganz executed the first unassisted triple play in World Series history during the same game.
• Bob Gibson's outstanding performance in the 1968 World Series showcased his dominance over opposing batters.
• Jeff Maggert won his first PGA Tour event in 1993, played under unique night conditions.

Links referenced in this episode:

• sportshistorynetwork.com