Back in Time: May 25

Babe Ruth

In a 11-7 loss to Pittsburgh, Boston Braves RF Babe Ruth hits three homers and a single. Ruth's seventh-inning solo shot off Gary Bush, which travels over 600 feet and clears the roof, will be the Bambino's 714th and final home run.

Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens ties the world record for the 100-yard dash with a time of 9.4 seconds.

Fergie Jenkins

In the third inning of Chicago's 2-1 loss to Padres, Cubs' pitcher Fergie Jenkins whiffs shortstop Gary Templeton to record his 3,000th career strikeout. The Canadian-born hurler becomes the seventh pitcher in major league history to reach the milestone.

Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames defeat the Montreal Candiens 4-2 to claim their first Stanley Cup.

Kirby Puckett

The Twins hold a ceremony to honor retired outfielder Kirby Puckett

Todd and Mel Stottlemyre

Todd and Mel Stottlemyre become the first father and son to win 100 baseball games.

Born on this Day

Gene Tunney (1898) K. C. Jones (1932) Bill Haselman (1966) Kendall Gill (1968) Antonio Lang (1972) Miguel Tejada (1974) Dennis Stallings (1974) Tarik Glenn (1976) Brian Urlacher (1978) Jason Kubel (1982) Shawne Merriman (1984, pictured)