Sports · 1921
The Million-Dollar Gate and Golden Athletic Era
The Roaring Twenties hit full stride in 1921 as radio broadcasts and massive crowds ushered in a commercial golden age for professional sports. From historic boxing showdowns to legendary baseball battles, unforgettable heroes captured global headlines.
- July 2, 1921 | Boxing | USA
Dempsey KO's Carpentier
Heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey defeats Georges Carpentier in Jersey City before a record crowd, generating boxing's first million-dollar gate.
- October 13, 1921 | Baseball | USA
NY Giants Win Subway World Series
The New York Giants defeat Babe Ruth and the rival New York Yankees five games to three in the very first all-New York World Series.
- June 25, 1921 | Golf | Scotland
Jock Hutchison Wins Open Championship
Scottish-born American Jock Hutchison captures the Claret Jug at St Andrews, becoming the first U.S. citizen to win The Open.
- April 23, 1921 | Football | UK
Spurs Capture 1921 FA Cup
Tottenham Hotspur claims their second FA Cup trophy by defeating Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 in a muddy final at Stamford Bridge.
- January 1, 1921 | College Football
Cal's 'Wonder Team' Wins Rose Bowl
The undefeated California Golden Bears cap an extraordinary season by blanking Ohio State 28-0 in the Rose Bowl Game.
- July 24, 1921 | Cycling | France
Léon Scieur Dominates Tour de France
Belgian cyclist Léon Scieur wears the yellow jersey for nearly the entire race to secure a triumphant victory in the 15th Tour de France.
- September 19, 1921 | Tennis | USA
Bill Tilden Defends U.S. Tennis Title
"Big Bill" Tilden sweeps past Wallace F. Johnson in straight sets at the West Side Tennis Club to retain his U.S. National Championship crown.
- December 1921 | Football | USA
Chicago Staleys Claim APFA Title
George Halas leads the Chicago Staleys, soon to be renamed the Bears, to a disputed gridiron title in the APFA's second season.
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