Sports
This Day in Sports History: August 2
Sports in August are all about Major League Baseball, the U.S. Open for tennis, the start of the Premier League, some WWE events, NASCAR races, track and field events, and the first week of College Football. Across the years, Aug. 2 has seen notable sports moments and stories from legends of the game. Let’s take a closer look at these and more.
Looking back on the events of Aug. 2, the athletes that stand out are Walter Johnson, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, and Rebecca Soni. Johnson is one of the greatest and most dominant pitchers in baseball history. He pitched for the Washington Senators for 21 seasons. Joyner-Kersee is a four-time Olympian, winning six medals. She’s a dedicated philanthropist and runs the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation. Soni is a six-time Olympic medalist and a former world record holder in both the 100-meter and 200-meter breaststroke events. Aug. 2 played a major role in sports history.