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On this Date 1959 - HOF Sam Esposito/White Sox Win
By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program
09/27/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this day in history in the NCSHOF, Sam Esposito went one for one at the plate on the final day...
September 27, 1959 - On this day in history in the NCSHOF, Sam Esposito went one for one at the plate on the final day of the regular season as the American League champion Chicago White Sox won at Detroit over the Tigers 6-4 before 13,895 at Briggs Stadium. Esposito played for 10 years in the majors but perhaps is best known for 20 years as N.C. State’s head baseball coach. He was enshrined in the NCSHOF in 2012.
On this Date 1925 - HOF Shirley "Red" Wilson Born
By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program
09/26/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this day in history in the NCSHOF, Shirley “Red” Wilson was born in Madison, NC.
September 26, 1925 - On this day in history in the NCSHOF, Shirley “Red” Wilson was born in Madison, NC. He was an outstanding head football coach, first of all at R.J. Reynolds High in Winston-Salem and then collegiately at Elon and Duke. His teams won seven conference titles at Elon and played in three NAIA title games. He was enshrined in the NCSHOF in 1985.
On this Date 2016 - Remembering HOF Arnold Palmer
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 09/25/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1943 - HOF Max Lanier Wins 14th for Cardinals
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 09/24/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1964 - HOF Tommy Helms Makes MLB Debut
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 09/23/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 2016 - HOF Lee Gliarmis Honored
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 09/22/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 2008 - Remembering HOF Mary Garber
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 09/21/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1966 - HOF Tony Cloninger Pitches for Braves
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 09/20/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1978 - HOF Mike Caldwell Wins 20th Game
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 09/19/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1960 - HOF Wray Carlton
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 09/18/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1910 - HOF Bunn Hearn Makes Major League Baseball Debut
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 09/17/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1985 - Remembering HOF Maxine Allen
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 09/16/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1968 - HOF Sonny Jurgensen's Long Touchdown Pass
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 09/15/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1938 - HOF Gaylord Perry Born
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 09/15/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 2005 - HOF Ron Francis Retires
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 09/14/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1987 - HOF Joe Bostic and Cardinals Win
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 09/13/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 2012 - Remembering HOF Bobby Hodges
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 09/12/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1955 - HOF Tommy Byrne Pitches for New York Yankees
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 09/11/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1943 - HOF Max Lanier Pitches for St. Louis
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 09/10/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1929 - HOF Arnold Palmer's Birthdate
- By NCSHOF Staff 09/10/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1991 - HOF Jeff Bostic and Redskins Beat Cowboys
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 09/09/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1901 - HOF Buck Leonard Born
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 09/08/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1980 - HOF Ken Huff and Colts Win
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 09/07/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1965 - HOF Ned Jarrett Wins at Darlington
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 09/06/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1955 - HOF Herb Thomas Wins at Darlington
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 09/05/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 2004 - Remembering HOF Harvie Ward, Jr.
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 09/04/2020, 4:00am EDT
On this Date 2013 - Remembering HOF Frank Weedon
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 09/03/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1977 - Remembering HOF Dr. Monk McDonald
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 09/02/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1960 - HOF Dave Sime at Rome Olympic Games
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 09/01/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 2007 - HOF Jerry Moore and Appalachian State Upset Michigan
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 09/01/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1946 - HOF Dennis Byrd Born
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 08/31/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1977 - HOF Gaylord Perry Pitches Rangers to Win
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 08/30/2020, 3:30am EDT
On this Date 1933 - HOF Dickie Hemric Born in Jonesville
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 08/29/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1999 - HOF Golfer Joe Cheves Has Incredible Golf Round
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 08/27/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1944 - HOF Steve Vacendak Born
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 08/26/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1946 - HOF Charlie Sanders Born in Richlands
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 08/25/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1938 - HOF Pep Young and Pirates Win
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 08/24/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1934 - HOF Sonny Jurgensen Born in Wilmington
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 08/23/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1950 - HOF Billy Goodman Leads Red Sox to Win
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 08/22/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1932 - HOF Wes Ferrell Earns 20th Victory of Season
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 08/21/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1937 - HOF Rick Ferrell Helps Senators to Win
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 08/20/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1946 - HOF Enos Slaughter Leads Cardinals to Win
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 08/19/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 2005 - Remembering HOF Simon Terrell
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 08/18/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1940 - HOF Taft Wright Leads White Sox to Win
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 08/17/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1926 - HOF Art Weiner Born
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 08/16/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1937 - HOF Buddy Lewis Leads Senators in Doubleheader Win
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 08/15/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1936 - HOF Charlie Adams Born
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 08/14/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1915 - HOF Jack Coombs Pitches Brooklyn Dodgers to Win
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 08/13/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 2002 - Remembering HOF Enos Slaughter
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 08/12/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1940 - HOF Taft Wright and White Sox Win Doubleheader
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 08/11/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1916 - HOF Buddy Lewis Born in Gastonia
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 08/10/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 2016 - Remembering HOF Bill Dooley
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 08/09/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1982 - HOF Raymond Floyd Wins PGA Championship
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 08/08/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1941 - HOF Woody Durham Born in Mebane
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 08/08/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1972 - HOF Buck Leonard Inducted into Baseball HOF
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 08/07/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1972 - Buck Leonard Inducted into Baseball HOF
- By NCSHOF Staff 08/07/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1960 - HOF Smoky Burgess Leads Pirates to Win
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 08/06/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1940 - HOF Roman Gabriel Born in Wilmington
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 08/05/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1937 - HOF Bill Guthridge Born
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 07/27/2020, 9:00am EDT
On this Date 1952 - HOF Floyd "Chunk" Simmons Earns Bronze Medal
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 07/26/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1926 - HOF Whitey Lockman Born in Lowell
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 07/25/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1926 - HOF Alvin "General" Crowder Makes Debut for Senators
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 07/24/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1949 - HOF Billy Goodman Leads Red Sox to Win
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 07/23/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1935 - Wes Ferrell Pitches Red Sox to Victory
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 07/22/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1951 - HOF Willie Burden Born in Raleigh
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 07/21/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1914 - HOF Clayton Heafner Born in Charlotte
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 07/20/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1924 - HOF Dave Harris Born
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 07/19/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1920 - HOF Jack Coombs Makes Final MLB Appearance
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 07/18/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1955 - HOF Roger Craig Debuts with Brooklyn Dodgers
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 07/17/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1936 - HOF Johnny Allen Pitches Shutout for Indians
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 07/16/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1951 - HOF Billy Goodman Leads Red Sox to Win
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 07/15/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1935 - HOF Burgess Whitehead Leads Cardinals
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 07/14/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1998 - HOF Ron Francis Signs with Hurricanes
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 07/13/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1949 - HOF Rick Hendrick Born in Warrenton
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 07/12/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1944 - HOF Lou Hudson Born in Greensboro
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 07/11/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1972 - HOF Hoyt Wilhelm Pitches Final Major League Game
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 07/10/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1938 - HOF Pep Young Leads Pirates to Win
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 07/09/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1933 - HOF Vic Sorrell and Tigers Win
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 07/08/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 2008 - HOF Jerry McGee Inducted into National High School HOF
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 07/07/2020, 5:00am EDT
On this Date 1933 - HOF Rick Ferrell All-Star Game Catcher
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 07/06/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1906 - HOF Jack Coombs Debuts for Athletics
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 07/05/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1984 - HOF Richard Petty Wins 200th
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 07/04/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1966 - HOF Tony Cloninger Leads Braves with Bat
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 07/03/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1937 - HOF Richard Petty Born
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 07/02/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 2009 - Remembering John Henry Moss
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 07/01/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1931 - HOF Rick Ferrell Leads St. Louis to Win
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 06/30/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 2011 - Naismith Awards to Yow, Smith, Krzyzewski
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 06/29/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1931 - HOF Junior Johnson Born in Wilkes County
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 06/28/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1937 - HOF Burgess Whitehead and Giants Win
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 06/27/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1914 - HOF Walter Rabb was Born
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 06/26/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1928 - HOF Charles "Babe" Howell was Born
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 06/25/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1933 - HOF Sam Jones was Born
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 06/24/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1917 - HOF Ernie Shore No-Hits Senators
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 06/23/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1922 - HOF Bob Gantt Born
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 06/22/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1927 - HOF Sam Ranzino Born
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 06/21/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1971 - HOF Rodney Rogers Born in Durham
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 06/20/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 2006 - Carolina Hurricanes and Captain Rod Brind'Amour Win Stanley Cup
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 06/19/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1937 - HOF Wray Carlton Born in Wallace
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 06/18/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1982 - HOF David Thompson Traded to Seattle
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 06/17/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1951 - HOF Clayton Heafner Finishes 2nd in US Open
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 06/16/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1892 - HOF Wallace Wade Born
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program and Johnny Moore, NCSHOF Board of Director 06/15/2020, 8:45am EDT
On this Date 1955 - Billy Ray Barnes and Wake Forest in CWS
- By Rick Strunk - NCSHOF Director of Student-Athlete Program 06/14/2020, 8:45am EDT
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