Sports
On This Day in Sports - March 23
By Jake Beardslee · March 23, 2024
Join us as we dive into the exhilarating world of sports, celebrating the moments of triumph, the instances of heartbreak, and the unwavering spirit of competition that have defined the careers of athletes across generations.
So, lace up your sneakers, and prepare to relive the legendary performances and moments in sports that took place on this day, March 23. Unsplash
Historic Purchase of Cincinnati Reds in 1962
William DeWitt bought the Cincinnati Reds for $4,625,000 on March 23, 1962. Fritzmann2002/Wikimedia
Loyola-Chicago's Dramatic Title in 1963
The 25th NCAA Men's Basketball Championship saw Loyola-Chicago beat Cincinnati 60-58 in overtime for their first title on March 23, 1963. Loyola News staff/Wikimedia
France's Grand Slam in 1968
France won the Five Nations Rugby Championship and their first Grand Slam with a 14-9 victory over Wales at the National Stadium, Cardiff, on March 23, 1968. Agence Rol/Wikimedia
Allan Border's Cricket Milestone in 1980
On March 23, 1980, Australian cricketer Allan Border became the first batsman to score 150 in each innings of a test match against Pakistan in Lahore. Archives New Zealand from New Zealand/Wikimedia
Lee Trevino's Narrow Win in 1980
The PGA Tournament Players Championship saw Lee Trevino win by 1 stroke over Ben Crenshaw at Sawgrass Country Club on March 23, Chocojeu/Wikimedia
Katarina Witt's Ice Elegance in 1984
The Ladies Figure Skating Championship in Ottawa was won by Katarina Witt of East Germany on March 23, 1984. Zip2.0/Wikimedia
Scott Hamilton's Skating Success in 1984
American Scott Hamilton clinched the Men's Figure Skating Championship in Ottawa on March 23, 1984. Dan Lundberg/Wikimedia
Navratilova's Dominant Display in 1986
On March 23, 1986, Martina Navratilova won her fourth straight and seventh overall WTA Tour Championships title, defeating Hana Mandlíková in NYC. Hans van Dijk for Anefo/Wikimedia
Inaugural World League of American Football Games in 1991
The first games of the World League of American Football took place on March 23, 1991, with London, Sacramento, and Montreal emerging victorious. AleXXw/Wikimedia
Sergei Bubka's Pole Vault Record in 1991
On March 23, 1991, Sergei Bubka set a world record in indoor pole vaulting with a leap of 6.12m. André Zehetbauer from Schwerin, Deutschland/Wikimedia
Florida Marlins Ticket Sales Begin in 1992
The Florida Marlins started selling tickets for their first season on March 23, 1992. https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/298330/Wikimedia
NBA Brawl: Knicks vs. Suns in 1993
A major brawl erupted between the New York Knicks and the Phoenix Suns during their game on March 23, 1993. James Trosh from London, UK/Wikimedia
Graeme Obree's Bicycle World Record in 1994
On March 23, 1994, Graeme Obree set a world record in the 10 km bicycle race with a time of 11:28. Chisa12345/Wikimedia
Wayne Gretzky's Goal-Scoring Milestone in 1994
On March 23, 1994, Wayne Gretzky set the NHL record with his 802nd goal scored. Hakandahlstrom/Wikimedia
Ash Barty's Surprising Retirement in 2022
Australian tennis star Ash Barty announced her retirement on March 23, 2022, after 114 consecutive weeks as the world's #1 female player. Carine06/Wikimedia