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Roger Bannister’s 4-minute mile – This DiSH for May 6
Episode 160

Roger Bannister’s 4-minute mile – This DiSH for May 6

This Day in Sports History · Thrive Sweet Productions

May 6, 202413m 56s

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Show Notes

In 1954, Roger Bannister became the first human to run a sub 4-minute mile.

In 1925, New York Yankee Everett Scott was benched by Miller Huggins after playing in 1,307 consecutive games.


In 1953, Bobo Holloman became the first major league pitcher to pitch a no-hitter in his debut. 


And in 1998, 20-year old Kerry Wood struck out 20 to become the second MLB player to do so in a 9-inning game. 

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