This Day in Sports History

Tom Browning Perfect, Rocket Ismail Uncatchable, and Young Tom Morris all Aces - This DiSH for Sept. 16

September 16, 2026·7 min
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In 1988, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tom Browning pitched the 12th perfect game in MLB history.In 1924, St. Louis Cardinal Jim Bottomley drove in 12 runs, topping Wilbert Robinson’s previous record of 11 RBI.In 1975, Pittsburgh’s Rennie Stennett collected 7 hits in a 22-0 win over Chicago.in 1989, Notre Dame's Raghib ‘Rocket’ Ismail ran back 2 kickoffs for TDs against Michigan. He is the only college player to run back 2 kickoffs for scores in two different games. In 1869, Young Tom Morris aced the 166 yard par 3 8th hole at Prestwick Golf Club in route to winning the Open Championship. It was the first recorded ace in the Open.

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