Back in Time: June 13

SI Staff | Jun 13, 2008

Back in Time: June 13

1957

Hy Peskin/SI

Red Sox outfielder Ted Williams becomes the first American Leaguer to have two three-homer games in one season. The 'Splendid Splinter' drives in five runs helping Boston to defeat the Indians, 9-3.

1989

Manny Millan/SI

Behind Isiah Thomas, Bill Laimbeer and Dennis Rodman, the Detroit Pistons sweep the Los Angeles Lakers to capture their first NBA championship.

1994

AP

Chicago Cub 2B Ryne Sandberg retires due to poor play, forfeiting $15.7 million of his $25 million contract.

2003

Ray Stubblebine/Reuters

On his fourth attempt, Roger Clemens becomes the 21st pitcher and the first since 1990 to record 300 career wins as the 40-year-old righty goes 6 2/3 innings in the Yankees' 5-2 victory over the Cardinals.