Ruth hits his final 3 HRs in Pittsburgh
Home run numbers 712, 713 and 714 were smashed into low earth orbit by Babe Ruth at Forbes Field in Oakland on May 25, 1935. Ruth’s last career home runs set a major league record that would stand until 1974, when Hank Aaron surpassed it on his way to 755. — www.wpxi.com
WPXI.com remembers that Babe Ruth walloped his final three dingers at Forbes Field in Oakland on May 25, 1935.
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This Day In Hockey May 25
May 25, 1989 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhmjyPaB77I The Calgary Flames beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 to win the 1989 Stanley Cup. It was the first time since 1928 that the Canadiens — tedtalkshockey.com
TedTalksHockey.com tells of the 1989, The Calgary Flames defeating the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 to win the 1989 Stanley Cup.
Baseball History on May 25 from Baseball Almanac
Baseball history on May 25, including every baseball player who was born on May 25, died on May 25, made their debut on May 25, and ended their big league career on May 25, by Baseball Almanac. — www.baseball-almanac.com
Baseball Almanac remembers many May 25 occurences including:
1941 - Ted Williams raises his batting average over .400 for the first time
1953 - Max Surkont of the Braves fans eight Reds in a row
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Today in Hockey History - May 25
May 25 is one of the most memorable days in NHL history. Not only was a bold prediction made true, but 3 Stanley Cup champions were crowned. — thehockeywriters.com
The Hockey Writers website brings us the NHL history of May 25, including:
1985 - the Great One, putting up a first-period hat trick in game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.
2017 -Chris Kunitz of the Penguins lights the lamp in their 3-2 double-overtime win over the Ottawa Senators in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final
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This Day in Hockey History – May 25
Today in hockey history, a team that frequents the TDIHH segment often wins another championship, a different team wins its first Cup, a city loses a team to another city, a Hall-of-Fame goalie sets a playoff record, and one of the most extraordinary performances in playoff history. — www.hookedonhockeymagazine.com
Hooked on Hockey reminds us of many events on may 25 like:
1978 – The Canadiens beat the Bruins 4-1 in Game 6 of the Finals to become the 1978 Stanley Cup Champions
This Day in Baseball May 25
The ThisDayinBaseball.com crew gives us the May 25 scoop on dozens of events, including:
1922- Babe Ruth out as Yankees captain.
1923 - Ty Cobb surpasses Honus Wagner in the record books.
1975 - Dennis Eckersley shuts out world champion A’s in his MLB debut.
2008 - A milestone moment for Omar Visquel.
1922- Babe Ruth out as Yankees captain.
1923 - Ty Cobb surpasses Honus Wagner in the record books.
1975 - Dennis Eckersley shuts out world champion A’s in his MLB debut.
2008 - A milestone moment for Omar Visquel.
Messier guarantees victory, delivers for Rangers
1994: Mark Messier delivers on his guarantee that the New York Rangers will defeat the New Jersey Devils in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final, scoring three goals in a 4-2 victory at Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. — www.nhl.com
The NHL.com remembers many gems of NHL history that took place on May 25 like the in 1994 when Mark Messier guaranteed victory, and then delivered for the New York Rangers
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This Day in Hockey History – May 25, 1990
BOSTON (CP) — Wayne Gretzky’s shadow hung over the Edmonton Oilers for two years. Only a Stanley Cup could make it go away and that’s just what Mark Messier, Kevin Lowe, Glenn Anderson and Gretzky’s other ex-teammates accomplished with heart and flair Thursday night. “This is for you Gretz,” Messier said in the champagne-soaked Bosto’n — www.thisdayinhockeyhistory.com
The 1990 Edmonton Oilers Win Stanley Cup as Mark Messier says ‘This one’s for Gretzky’
May 25th - 1980s baseball
The end of the road for some familiar names, a big day for Fergie Jenkins, and two big trades highlight May 25th in 1980s Baseball — 80sbaseball.com
J. Daiel in his 80sbaseball.com entry for May 25 provides the history of:
1980 - Padres win on Barry Evans 2-out 9th inning Grand Slam
1981 - Yaz reaches a milestone
