Sports & Leisure History Look Back for Week of October 19, 2026

NEW! Sports & Leisure History Look-Back for the week of October 19, 2026. Topics:

A. On October 19, 1991, Unranked #Vanderbilt Commodores upset No. 17 #GeorgiaBulldogs in #collegefootball -- their first win over the #Bulldogs in 18 years. Corey Harris was part of the team and set a school record in rushing yards with over 1,100. He'd get drafted into the #NFL and would transition to a solid defensive player with a few teams, including the Baltimore #Ravens where he won a #SuperBowl. Not a headline-maker, but a "glue guy" that helped his teams win in many ways. Clayton & Jeff talk about the importance of such players on any team. #NCAAfootball #AnchorDown #GoDawgs #RavensFlock

B. On October 23, 1910, the Philadelphia #Athletics won their first #WorldSeries in franchise history, beating the #Cubs. "Colby Jack" Combs clinched it with his 3rd win of the Series, all three complete games. His teammate, "Chief" Bender, pitched two games, also complete games. They were the only two pitches used by the A's. Clayton & Jeff discuss this dynasty, the dominance of Coombs and Bender, and if they were the two greatest pitching duos in #MLB history. #MLBPlayoffs

C. Another Philadelphia baseball team got its first championship on October 21, 1980 -- the #Phillies. They beat the #Royals in a clash of star-studded teams, headlined by #MikeSchmidt and George Brett. Being founded in 1883, it took the Phillies 98 years to get their first Ring. Clayton & Jeff talk about what finally clicked for this team and how their stars helped the franchise overcome years of fan heartbreak. #RingTheBell

D. On October 24, 1963, #SandyKoufax of the #Dodgers won his first of three Cy Young awards. He would also be named NL MVP. The Dodgers swept the #Yankees in the World Series, with the Left Arm of God being named World Series MVP. It was a remarkable year for one of the greatest. Clayton & Jeff talk about the greatness of Koufax and if there was an even better year than 1963.

E. On October 25, 1969, Tony Esposito of the #Blackhawks would record the first shutout of his rookie year. He would win the #CalderTrophy and later the Vezina. A pioneer of the butterfly stance and an #NHL innovator Clayton & Jeff discuss how Esposito was one of the most influential Goalies of all-time.

F1. Two history posts about the #Olympics. First, on October 20, 1964, Tamara Press of the #SovietUnion set an Olympic record in #shotput to win Gold. She would also win Gold in #discus, also setting an Olympic record.

F2. And, On October 22, 1968, one of the most dominant backstroke swimmers, Roland Matthes of #EastGermany won Gold in the 100m, setting an Olympic time record of 58.7 seconds. He would also win Gold in the 200m and Silver swimming the backstroke leg of the 400x100m Medley Relay. Clayton & Jeff talk about the dominance of Press and Matthes, and the place international competition holds in the socio-political ecosystem.

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