In 1951, Roger Maris scored 5 TDs (four of which were returns for TDs, 2 KO, 1 Punt, 1 Int) in a high school football game.

In 1951, LA Rams QB Norm Van Brocklin threw for an NFL record 554 yards and five TDs.

In 1951, New York Yankees pitcher Allie Reynolds pitched his second no-hitter of the season, becoming the first American Leaguer to do it.

In 1941, Boston Red Sox legend Ted Williams went 6-8 on the final day of the regular season to boost his average to .406.

In 1960, Williams closed out his MLB career with a home run in his final at bat.

In 1969, Cincinnati Bengals QB Greg Cook was injured in the third game of his career. It was an injury that led to the premature end to his career.