September 26, 2013, 10 years ago today: The greatest closer in baseball history pitches his final game. Mariano Rivera’s farewell appearance came at home in Yankee Stadium, wrapping up a 19-year career in pinstripes.
This Day In Sports: The best 16 hours ever on the Blue
September 25, 2010: In terms of before sunrise to after sunset, the biggest sports day in Boise State history (state of Idaho history, for that matter). ESPN College GameDay originated from the blue turf for the first time, drawing 13,250 fans at dawn.
This Day In Sports: Last go-round for the ‘Ryan Express’
September 22, 1993, 30 years ago today: Pitching legend Nolan Ryan plays in his final game as the Texas Rangers fall to the Seattle Mariners 7-4. Ryan was 46 years old and was completing his 27th big league season.
This Day In Sports: One of Jake The Snake’s senior signatures
September 21, 1996: Led by Capital High graduate Jake Plummer, Arizona State lays a totally unexpected 19-0 shutout on two-time defending national champion Nebraska in Sun Devil Stadium.
Scott Slant Wednesday Weekly: About to find out about this Broncos defense
Let’s call Friday night’s Boise State-San Diego State game at Snapdragon Stadium the Mystery Bowl.
This Day In Sports: Golf stars align at Hillcrest Country Club
September 19, 2005: One of the most unique days in golf—not only here, but anywhere. In the Kraft/Nabisco Shootout, the skins game for charity that preceded the Albertson’s Boise Open, the field included the tournament champions from the day before on the PGA, LPGA and Nationwide Tours.
This Day In Sports: One new QB, and another, and another
September 18, 2015: For the first time ever, three Boise State quarterbacks make their collegiate football debuts in the same game. After starter Ryan Finley was injured in the first quarter of a 52-0 victory over Idaho State, Thomas Stuart, Brett Rypien and Alex Ogle followed him.
This Day In Sports: Broncos-Vandals, on the field and off
September 15, 1973, 50 years ago today: One of those early-season games between Boise State and Idaho—early in the Bronco-Vandal rivalry. The game was played in New Idaho Stadium, the place that would get a roof and become the Kibbie Dome two years later.
This Day In Sports: If 20 wins are rare, how about 30?
September 14, 1968: Denny McLain of the Detroit Tigers defeats Oakland, 5-4, to win his 30th game of the season—the last time a pitcher has done that. McLain’s record for the season would be 31-6.
Scott Slant Wednesday Weekly: Jonah’s kick gets into rarified air
Boise State kicker Jonah Dalmas and his good buddy Colton Boomer of UCF appear to have made some college football history.