Back in Time: September 11
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Back in Time: September 11
Ted Williams
Red Sox outfielder Ted Williams collects his 2,000th career hit in a 5-3 loss to the Yankees.
Guillermo Vilas
Guillermo Vilas beats Jimmy Connors to win his first and only U.S. Open.
Franco Harris
Pittsburgh running back Franco Harris becomes the third player to rush for 11,000 yards. Harris would finish his career with 12,120 rushing yards.
Pete Rose
Pete Rose gets his 4,192nd career hit to break the record held by Ty Cobb.
Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson becomes the first National League infielder to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season.
Born on this Day
Born on this Day <br><br>Paul Bryant (1913)<br>Tom Landry (1924)<br>Gerald Wilkins (1963)<br>Ellis Burks (1964)<br>Mack Strong (1971) <br>Ed Reed (1978)<br>Ike Diogu (1983) <br>Jacoby Ellsbury (1983)<br>Shaun Livingston (1985)<br>Dwayne Jarrett (1986) <br>