This Day in Sports History

This Day in Sports History


Ruth and Gehrig Bid Farewell – This DiSH for June 2

June 02, 2024

In 1935, Babe Ruth retired from baseball.


In 1941, Lou Gehrig died from the disease that would soon bear his name. 


In 1970, Bruce McLaren died in a test run on the Goodwood Motor Circuit in England.


In 1993, Charles Smith denied four times at the end of the game against the Chicago Bulls.


In 2000, Reggie Miller killed the New York Knicks again. 


In 1983, Patty Sheehan shot a 63 and went on to win the LPGA Championship.