Avast ye mateys! On this fine day, our scallywag NFL landlubbers dare protest the anthem, whilst Babe Ruth be breaking records!
2023-09-24
On the 24th day of September, the courageous Babe Ruth reached the zenith of the baseball realm, whilst the valiant New York Mets triumphed in securing the coveted pennant. Alas, a tempestuous tide of anthem protests did assail the noble NFL. Yo ho ho, what a day!
Ruth, a true plunderer of home runs, set a record in 1919 with 29 mighty blasts. But he be breakin' his own record the next year, 1920, with a jaw-droppin' 54 dingers! 'Twas a first in MLB history for a player to finish a season with at least 50 home runs, and he did it on September 24th durin' a doubleheader against the Washington Nationals. Aye, what a sight to behold!
Meanwhile, the New York Mets be havin' their first winnin' season in 1969. Led by the likes of Tom Seaver, they be claimin' the National League pennant against the St. Louis Cardinals. Gary Gentry pitched a shutout, and the Mets won with a score of 9-0. They went on to win their first World Series title and reached 100 victories, a true triumph for the scurvy-ridden lads!
In 1991, the daring Deion Sanders left the Atlanta Braves to return to the Atlanta Falcons for their trainin' camp. But fear not, for he made his return to the Braves on September 24th, just in time for a series against the Cincinnati Reds. He made appearances in the ninth and tenth innings in both games, and even had a plate appearance on October 6th against the Houston Astros. His season stats may not have been the greatest, but he be a true swashbuckler of multiple sports!
And lastly, in 2017, the NFL teams be makin' a statement by kneelin' or raisin' a fist during the national anthem. This be in response to President Donald Trump's remarks about Colin Kaepernick and others who be kneelin'. The President be challengin' the NFL owners to fire any player who disrespects the flag. Many teams and players be standin' in solidarity with Kaepernick, showin' their support by kneelin' or wearin' "IMWITHKAP" shirts.
So there ye have it, me hearties! A glimpse into the historical events that unfolded on September 24th, be it in baseball or the NFL. Aye, the world of sports be a treasure trove of tales, don't ye agree?