1971: What a birthday present. Al Unser Sr. won the Indy 500 on his birthday. He’s the only racer to ever accomplish that feat.
1989: Baseball’s greatest third baseman hangs up his glove. Barely two months into the season, Philadelphia’s Mike Schmidt announced his retirement. In his 18-year career, Schmidt had 548 home runs, ten Gold Gloves, and three MVP awards.
2010: He owned the Fish. Philadelphia’s Roy Halladay tossed a perfect game against Florida, final score 1-0. Halladay fanned eleven in the game.
Time to wish a happy birthday today to . . . former Cincinnati Reds outfielder Eric Davis, who’s 64. Denver Nuggets Hall of Fame small forward Carmelo Anthony is 42. Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Austin Reaves is 28, and Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes is 24.