Cleveland Browns found a unique way to lose, Wilma Rudolph - the unlikeliest of Olympic champs, and Bert Camparneris played all 9 positions - This DiSH for Sept. 8
This Day in Sports History · Thrive Sweet Productions
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Show Notes
In 2002, the Kansas Chiefs beat the Cleveland Browns on an untimed field goal after Dwayne Rudd took off his helmet before the play was over.
In 1960, Wilma Rudolph became the first female track athlete to win three gold medals during an Olympic Summer games.
In 2001, Venus and Serena Williams played against each other in a grand slam finals match for the first time.
In 1957, Althea Gibson became the first black athlete to win the US Open.
In 1979, Tracy Austin became the youngest to win a grand slam tennis event in the open era. Martina Hingis now holds the record.
In 1965, Bert Campaneris showcased his utility by playing all nine positions in the same game.
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