Mar 12 24th Grand National: Harry Lamplugh wins aboard The Huntsman; first French trained winner; only human fatality recorded in the event, jockey Joe Wynne May 15 First baseball enclosure opens at Union Grounds, Brooklyn British Golf Open Sep 11 British Open Men's Golf, Prestwick GC: Tom Morris Sr retains his title; beats Willie Park Sr. by 3 strokes Golfer Willie Park Sr. Oct 14 Baseballer James Creighton ruptures bladder hitting HR, dies 10/18 Dec 25 40,000 watch Union army men play baseball at Hilton Head, South Carolina 1861 Events in Sport by Year 1863 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions