Jan 22, 2025 · 1979 — Willie Mays is named on 409 of 432 ballots and elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. ... 1988 — Steffi Graf wins the Australian Open with a …

Jan 23, 2022 · German tennis player Steffi Graf holds the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning the women's singles title at the Australian Open tennis tournament on 23 Jan. 1988, in …

Apr 13, 2020 · In the French final, which Graf had surprised herself by reaching, Hingis led 6-2, 2-0 and appeared poised to roll to the title, which would have completed a career Grand Slam.

Dec 29, 1996 · June 8: Steffi Graf, in the longest women’s title match at Roland Garros, rallied to beat Arantxa Sanchez Vicario 6-3, 6-7 (4-7), 10-8 to capture her fifth French Open title.

Jan 23, 2025 · Mays Elected. 1979 NY/SF Giants / New York Mets center fielder Willie Mays elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Jan 23, 2025 · 1979 — Willie Mays is named on 409 of 432 ballots and elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. ... 1988 — Steffi Graf wins the Australian Open with a …

The first Athlete of the Year award in the United States was initiated by the Associated Press (AP) in 1931. At a time when women in sports were not given the same recognition as men, the AP …

Stefanie Maria Graf (/ ɡrɑːf, ɡræf / GRA (H)F, German: [ˈʃtɛfi ˈɡʁaːf] ⓘ; [ 4 ][ 5 ] born 14 June 1969) is a German former professional tennis player. [ a ] She won 22 major singles titles, [ 7 ] …

Jul 14, 2024 · August 17, 1966: Willie Mays hits home run No. 535, moving into second place all-time ahead of Jimmie Foxx. August 16, 2003: Cristiano Ronaldo makes his debut with …

Jan 22, 2024 · 1988 — Steffi Graf wins the Australian Open with a 6-1, 7-6 victory over Chris Evert. 1993 — Mike Gartner of the New York Rangers sets an NHL record when he reaches …