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At the end of the 1926 season the baseball world was shocked by the sudden resignations of two almost legendary player-managers—Ty Cobb of the Detroit Tigers — vault.si.com
The 1926 gambling scandal that involved baseball legends turned managers, Tris Speaker and Ty Cobb rocked the baseball world. MLB 1926 Scandal

Today in Hockey History - May 28

On this date, two Hall of Famers called it a career, and we saw numerous Stanley Cup Final victories and a huge swing and miss in the draft. — thehockeywriters.com
The Hockey Writers website shares nuggets like:
1992 - In Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. Mario Lemieux scored a pair of goals in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 3-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
2003 - Patrick Roy announced his retirement after 19 seasons in the league with the Montreal Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche.

This Day in Hockey History – May 28, 1974

Is this what Bobby Orr would have looked like in a Houston Aeros jersey? By TOM HINE WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The big, burly Texan leaned back in his chair and let out a big, brassy Texan roar.He kicked the heels of his cowboy boots on the floor and slapped his dungaree-clad knees. “Can you believe — www.thisdayinhockeyhistory.com
ThisDayinHockeyHistory.com remembers the May 29 event of:
1976-Houston Aeros Draft Bobby Orr

May 28 Hockey history

2013: Justin Williams rises to the occasion again in Game 7. Williams scores two goals and the Los Angeles Kings defeat the San Jose Sharks 2-1 in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals at Staples Center. — www.nhl.com
The NHL.com shares these gems of May 28 hockey history:
1999 - Rookie Chris Drury scores at 19:29 of overtime to give the Colorado Avalanche a 3-2 victory against the Dallas Stars
2013 - Justin Williams scored two goals to help the Los Angeles Kings defeat the San Jose Sharks 2-1 in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

This Day in Baseball May 28

The ThisDayInBaseball.com crew delivers quite a few events from baseball history that occurred on May 28 like:
1901 - Jack Powell pitches the St. Louis Cardinals pas Christy Mathewson and the Giants.
1930 - Boston Red Sox picher Bullet Joe Bush hurls a one-hitter against the White Sox

1969 - Doug Rader delivers the game-winner again

Baseball History on May 28 from the Baseball Almanac

Baseball history on May 28, including every baseball player who was born on May 28, died on May 28, made their debut on May 28, and ended their big league career on May 28, by Baseball Almanac. — www.baseball-almanac.com
The BaseballAlmanac.com brings some great baseball lore each day and of their many items we celebrate a few like:
1941 - 1st Night game at Yankee Stadium.
1952 - Willie Mays has his 1st MLB hit, and its against HOF Warren Spahn.
1961 - Roger Maris helps Yanks cause in nightcap.
These stories and more.

May 28 - Baseball Reference Bullpen

Baseball-Reference.com shares the history of the diamond for May 28 with gems like these:
1930 - Grover Cleveland Alexander of the Philadelphia Phillies makes his last MLB appearance.
1956 - Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Dale Long sets MLB record when he hits a home run in his eighth consecutive game.
2004 - Mariano Rivera posts his 300th career save.
And so many more items await.
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