Events in Sports History in June 1943

  • Jun 1 Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Rip Sewell patents his "eephus" or "blooper ball" pitch; uses pitch on way to a 20-win campaign

75th Belmont

Jun 5 75th Belmont: Johnny Longden aboard Count Fleet wins in 2:28.2

Cronin's Pinch HRs

Jun 17 Player-manager Joe Cronin of Red Sox hits two 3-run pinch home runs

  • Jun 19 NFL's Philadelphia Eagles & Pittsburgh Steelers merge, (dissolves on Dec 5)