1966: A new home for one major league team. St. Louis played its first game at Busch Memorial Stadium. The Cardinals christened their new digs with a 4-3 12-inning victory over Atlanta.
1974: They went on a tear to win it all. Up by just five points in the fourth quarter, Boston notched 31 points en route to a 102-87 triumph over Milwaukee in Game Seven of the NBA championship series. It was the 12th title for the Celtics.
1997: An offensive onslaught in California. Trailing 6-2 in the bottom of the seventh, Anaheim exploded for 13 runs in the inning. That helped the Angels get the 16-8 victory over the White Sox.
Who’s celebrating a birthday in the sports world today? How about Boston Bruins Hall of Fame winger Johnny Bucyk and former Montreal Expos manager Felipe Alou, who are both 91. St. Louis Blues Hall of Fame center Bernie Federko is 70. Former Detroit Tigers second baseman Lou Whitaker is 69. Skateboarder Tony Hawk is 58. Former Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith, Junior is 47, and ex-Arizona Cardinals guard Mike Iupati is 39.