2009 David Ortiz hits his 270th HR as a designated hitter – record
2004 Randy Johnson becomes the all-time strikeout leader for lefties – his 4,139 passes Steve Carlton
2003 Raphael Palmeiro hits his 35th HR – has 35 HRS and 100 RBI or more for 9 straight seasons – only Jimmie Foxx has done so
2002 Buffalo beats Vikings 45-39 as Drew Bledsoe throws 463 yards and 3 TDs – teams combine for 917 total yards
1998 Ken Griffey Jr. gets his 1,000th RBI
1996 Dan Marino throws one interception – a 100 yard one to Aaron Glenn, but his 3 TDs help Miami beat Jets 36-27
1996 Orioles hit 241 HRs this year – MLB record - 1961 NYY
1991 Dallas is shutout by Philadelphia 24-0 as Troy Aikman throws 3 interceptions and Dallas manages only 90 yards
1987 Mets Keith Hernandez gets his 2,000th hit – ends with 2,182
1979 The Red Sox Bob Watson becomes the 1st player to hit for the cycle in the AL and NL (Astros)
1978 The LA Dodgers become the first team to draw 3 million fans
1978 Muhammad Ali beats Leon Spinks to win the heavyweight title for the 3rd time
1972 Steve Carlton gets his 24th win of the season – the rest of the pitching staff has 26 wins – he will finish the season with 27 wins and a 1.97 ERA out of the 59 total wins Philadelphia has
1969 Philadelphia’s Steve Carlton strikes out 19 NY Mets – loses the game 4-3
1960 Willie Mays ties MLB record with 3 triples in the game
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