Back in Time: September 29

SI Staff | Sep 29, 2010

Back in Time: September 29

Willie Mays

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Center fielder Willie Mays makes 'The Catch', a spectacular over-the-shoulder grab, robbing Vic Wertz of an extra hit. The Giants, thanks to pinch-hitter Dusty Rhodes home run, beat the Indians 5-2 in Game 1 of the World Series.

Tommy Lasorda

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Tommy Lasorda is named to succeed Walter Alston as Dodger manager. Alston compiled a 2040-1613 record (.558), during his 23-year tenure with the club, winning seven pennants and four world championships.

Muhammad Ali

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Muhammad Ali wins a unanimous decision over Ken Norton to retain the Retained WBA/WBC Heavyweight titles.

Mike and Greg Maddux

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Mike and Greg Maddux become the first siblings to start a game against one another. In the rookie match-up, Cubs' righty Greg beats his older brother and the Phillies, 6-3.

Brady Anderson

AP

Brady Anderson becomes the 14th player in baseball history to hit 50 home runs in one season.

Jerry Rice

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Oakland wide receiver Jerry Rice has 151 yards from scrimmage, bringing his total to 21,281 to pass Walter Payton as the all-time leader. Rice finishes the 2002 season with 22,242 yards from scrimmage.

Bobby Cox

AP

With the Braves beating the Mets 6-3, Bobby Cox becomes the ninth manager in baseball history to win 2,000 games as a manager.

Born on this Day

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John Paxson (1960) Rob Deer (1960) Dave Andreychuk (1963) Brad Lohaus (1964) Hersey Hawkins (1966) Ray Buchanan (1971) Jake Westbrook (1977) Shelley Duncan (1979) Kevin Durant (1988)