Back in Time: August 7

SI Staff | Aug 7, 2009

Back in Time: August 7

Ted Williams

AP

The Boston Red Sox fine Ted Williams $5,000 for spitting at Boston fans.

Bobby Murcer

AP

New York fans celebrate Bobby Murcer Day at Yankee Stadium.

Hal Sutton

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At the 65th PGA Championship, Hal Sutton shoots a 274 to capture his only major.

Bill Mazeroski

AP

Bill Mazeroski's uniform jersey No. 9 is officially retired by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Charles Austin

AP

Charles Austin sets a new U.S. high jump record of seven-feet, 10-inches.

Barry Bonds

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Barry Bonds breaks Hank Aaron's record by hitting his 756th home run.

Born on this Day

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Don Larsen (1929) <br>Gary Hall (1951) <br>Alberto Salazar (1958) <br>Jason Grimsley (1967) <br>Keith Cash (1969) <br>Willy Tate (1972) <br>Danny Graves (1973) <br>Edgar Renteria (1975) <br>Shane Lechler (1976) <br>Sidney Crosby (1987, pictured) <br>