TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY SEPTEMBER 15

2009  David Ortiz hits his 270^th 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 35^th 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 1,000^th 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 2,000^th hit – ends with 2,182

1979  The Red Sox Bob Watson becomes the 1^st 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 3^rd time

1972  Steve Carlton gets his 24^th 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