What Happened in Sports: October 2, 2021
October 2nd, 2021 was highlighted by the Toronto Blue Jays setting a new franchise record with their most Home Runs (258) during a single season. The Giants broke a MLB record with their 18th pinch-hit HR of the season, top Pirates prospect Oneil Cruz made his MLB debut as the tallest SS (6’7″) in league history, and Alek Manoah’s 20-game stretch of dominance being cemented in Blue Jays history. Mitch Haniger collected an electric go-ahead RBI for the Mariners to keep their season alive during a crazy AL Wild Card chase.
See last year, headlined by the Lakers NBA Finals Game 2 win and the Marlins continuing their franchise’s postseason success as they advanced to 7-0 all-time in MLB postseason series’ as well as ft. becoming the first player ever to record three winner-take-all victories.
WHAT HAPPENED IN SPORTS OVERVIEW: This daily sports post includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.
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Giants record-breaking HR
The have hit 18 pinch-hit HR in 2021, the most in history.
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats)
Electric Haniger go-ahead RBI
MITCH HANIGER FOR THE LEAD!!!!!
— MLB (@MLB)
Julio Jones best game OTD
October 2, 2016: Atlanta WR Julio Jones set a franchise record with 300 REC YDS as the Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 48-33 during their high-scoring 11-5 season that ended in a 28-3 blown lead during the Super Bowl to New England
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
Most REC YDS during 1 GP in Atlanta history:
1. 2016 Julio Jones (300)
2. 2014 Julio Jones (259)
3. 2017 Julio Jones (253)
4. 2009 Roddy White (210)
5. 2010 Roddy White (201)
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
Bob Gibson set Ks record OTD
October 2, 1963: Los Angeles SP Sandy Koufax set a MLB World Series record with 15 Ks during a Game 1 victory over the New York Yankees
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
October 2, 1968: St. Louis SP Bob Gibson broke Sandy Koufax’s World Series and postseason record with 17 Ks during a Game 1 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Gibson's 17 Ks still stand as the MLB Postseason & World Series record
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
Most Ks during 1 postseason GP in MLB history:
1. Bob Gibson (17)
2. Kevin Brown (16)
T3. Gerrit Cole, Roger Clemens, Livan Hernandez, Mike Mussina, & Sandy Koufax (15)
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
Jeff Kent 2B HR record OTD
October 2, 2004: Houston 2B Jeff Kent became the all-time HR leader among 2nd Basemen with the 302nd of his career. Kent's 354 HR still stand as the most ever by a MLB 2nd Baseman
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
Most HR by a 2B in MLB history:
1. Jeff Kent (377)
2. Robinson Cano (334)^
3. Rogers Hornsby (301)
4. Craig Biggio (291)
5. Ryne Sandberg (282)
6. Joe Morgan (268)
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
Bulls acquired Rodman OTD
October 2, 1995: Chicago acquired PF Dennis Rodman from the San Antonio Spurs, sparking another 3-year championship run
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
Dennis Rodman was a huge part of the Bulls 2nd dynasty
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
nnMost REC YDS during 1 GP in Atlanta history:
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1. 2016 Julio Jones (300)
2. 2014 Julio Jones (259)
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4. 2009 Roddy White (210)
5. 2010 Roddy White (201)
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
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T3. Gerrit Cole, Roger Clemens, Livan Hernandez, Mike Mussina, & Sandy Koufax (15)
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
nnOctober 2, 2004: Houston 2B Jeff Kent became the all-time HR leader among 2nd Basemen with the 302nd of his career. Kent's 354 HR still stand as the most ever by a MLB 2nd Baseman
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
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2. Robinson Cano (334)^
3. Rogers Hornsby (301)
4. Craig Biggio (291)
5. Ryne Sandberg (282)
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
nnOctober 2, 1995: Chicago acquired PF Dennis Rodman from the San Antonio Spurs, sparking another 3-year championship run
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— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports)
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MLB: SP , Houston Astros (turns 28)
MLB: RP , Philadelphia Phillies (30)
MLB: OF , New York Yankees (32)
NFL: CB , Carolina Panthers (32)
NBA: SG , Utah Jazz (34)
NBA: C , Houston Rockets (39)
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2016: Atlanta Falcons WR set a franchise record with as the Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 48-33 during their high-scoring 11-5 season that ended in a 28-3 blown lead during the Super Bowl to New England
2005: In the NFL’s very 1st regular season game held ., the Arizona Cardinals defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Mexico City
2004: Houston Astros 2B became the all-time HR leader among 2nd Basemen with the 302nd of his career. Kent’s 354 HR still stand as the most ever by a MLB 2nd Baseman
2001: Chicago Cubs OF became the 1st player to record 60+ HRs during 3 separate seasons in MLB history
1999: After the Chicago Bulls traded him to Houston the previous offseason, the Rockets sent SF to the Portland Trail Blazers for 6 players
1995: Chicago Bulls acquired PF from the San Antonio Spurs, sparking another 3-year championship run
1994: In the very 1st meeting between father-son head coaches, the Miami Dolphins and HOF HC defeated his son in a 23-7 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals
1983: Green Bay Packers set an NFL record with 49 points in the 1st half (35 in the 2nd Qtr) of a 55-14 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1968: St. Louis Cardinals SP broke ’s World Series and postseason record with during a Game 1 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Gibson’s 17 Ks still stand as the MLB Postseason & World Series record
1965: Los Angeles Dodgers SP set a MLB World Series record with 15 strikeouts during a Game 1 victory over the New York Yankees
1950: Chicago Cardinals TE set an NFL record with 5 REC TD during 1 game against the Baltimore Colts. It has since been tied 2x but never surpassed
1932: Boston Braves (now the Washington Football Team) played their very 1st NFL game against the Brooklyn Dodgers
1920: The last triple-header in MLB history took place as the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates played 3 games in a single day
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