This Day in Sports History

Griffeys go Back-to-Back, Marshall Faulk's Record Breaking Debut, and Denny McLain won his 30th of the year - This DiSH for Sept. 14

September 14, 2026·7 min
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In 1990, Ken Griffey, Sr. and Ken Griffey, Jr. hit back-to-back home runs. It's the only time in MLB history that's happened.In 1991, San Diego State Freshman Marshall Faulk exploded on the scene with 386 yards rushing and scored 7 TDs. In 1994, the MLB season was shut down, canceling the remainder of the regular season, the postseason, and the World Series. In 1968, Detroit Tiger pitcher Denny McLain won his 30th game of the season. He was the first to do that since Dizzy Dean in 1931 and it hasn't been done since.

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