Back in Time: August 14

SI Staff | Aug 14, 2009

Back in Time: August 14

Bob Gibson

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St. Louis pitcher Bob Gibson throws a no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 11-0 Cardinals victory.

Mark McGwire

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Mark McGwire set the record for home runs by a rookie when he connects on his 39th of the season.

Reggie Jackson

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The Yankees retire Reggie Jackson's No. 44 jersey. "Mr. October" played as an embattled right fielder for the Bronx Bombers from 1977 to '81, helping the club reach the postseason four times, including two world championships.

Nick Price

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At the 76th PGA Championship, Nick Price shoots a 269 to capture the title.

Bobby Cox

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For the 132nd time in his career, Altanta skipper Bobby Cox is ejected from a major league game, breaking John McGraw's all-time ejections record.

Born on this Day

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Wellington Mara (1916) <br>Earl Weaver (1930)<br>Jimmy Johnson (1943) <br>Mark Fidrych (1954) <br>Rusty Wallace (1956) <br>Frank Brickowski (1959)<br>Magic Johnson (1959, pictured) <br>Fred Roberts (1960) <br>Broderick Thompson (1960) <br>Mark Gubicza (1962) <br>Darren Clarke (1968) <br>Stan White (1971) <br>Mark Loretta (1971) <br>Adam Timmerman (1971) <br>Ed O'Bannon (1972) <br>Wayne Chrebet (1973) <br>Mike Mamula (1973) <br>Chucky Atkins (1974) <br>Mike Vrabel (1975) <br>Juan Pierre (1977) <br>Roy Williams (1980) <br>Julius Jones (1981) <br>Clay Buchholz (1984) <br>