This Day in Sports History: March 10
There have been many memorable games in March over the years, and sporting legends have broken plenty of records. Below, we take a closer look at the events of March 10, highlighting unforgettable moments that continue to inspire fans worldwide.
Unforgettable Games and Remarkable Records
March 10 has witnessed a fight for the ages, early Stanley Cup wins, and some great college basketball upsets:
- 1888: Heavyweight Boxing champ John L. Sullivan drew with Charlie Mitchell in 39 rounds.
- 1913: The Quebec Bulldogs retained the Stanley Cup trophy and defeated the Sydney Millionaires 6-2 for a sweep of the challenge series.
- 1920: The Quebec Bulldogs Joe Malone scored seven goals against the Ottawa Senators.
- 1973: In the 20th Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament, North Carolina State beat Maryland 76-74.
- 1984: In the 25th Southeastern Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament, Kentucky beat Auburn 51-49.
- 1984: In the semi-final of the fifth Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament, Georgetown beat St. John’s 79-68 to reach the championship game.
- 1991: In the 38th ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament, North Carolina beat Duke 96-74.
Baseball Hall of Fame
Remarkable moments in baseball that occurred on March 10 include:
- 1982: Travis Jackson and former commissioner Happy Chandler were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
- 1983: Former Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers manager Walter Alston was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
- 1986: Ernie Lombardi and Bobby Doerr were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Sports History
Some big moments in sports on March 10 include:
- 1963: MLB infielder Pete Rose debuted for Cincinnati at spring training in Tampa, Florida. He recorded two hits against the White Sox in his first two at bat.
- 1963: San Francisco Warriors center Wilt Chamberlain scored 70 points in a 163-148 defeat to the Syracuse Nationals at Onondaga War Memorial.
In these March 10 statistics, the early history of the Stanley Cup stands out. The NHL took control of the Stanley Cup competition after the 1925-26 season. Before that, the cup was awarded via a challenge series among various clubs with unique names, including the Bulldogs and Shamrocks. Pete Rose’s debut was also significant. Known for his enthusiasm and competitive spirit, he eventually broke Ty Cobb’s career hits record and won the MLB’s Most Valuable Player Award in 1973. However, he was later banned from baseball for gambling and was never elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
